Winning TAKE 5 Lottery Ticket Sold in Batavia

A lucky lottery player in Batavia is $28,737.50 richer after purchasing a winning TAKE 5 top-prize ticket for the February 23 evening drawing.

According to the New York Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at Tops Markets, located at 390 W. Main St. in Batavia. TAKE 5 drawings take place twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers selected from a field of one through 39.

Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery is the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.8 billion in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to support public education in New York State.

For individuals struggling with gambling addiction, resources are available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or through New York’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369). Assistance is also accessible by texting HOPENY (467369).

Players must be 18 or older to participate.