Winning TAKE 5 Lottery Ticket Sold in Rochester

A lucky New York Lottery player in Rochester has won nearly $20,000 after purchasing a TAKE 5 top-prize ticket.

According to the New York Lottery, the winning ticket for the March 8 TAKE 5 midday drawing was sold at World Wide News, located at 100 St. Paul Street in Rochester. The ticket is worth $19,958.

TAKE 5 drawings occur twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers drawn from a field of one through 39. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.

The New York Lottery, recognized as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributed $3.8 billion to New York public schools during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

For those struggling with gambling addiction, resources are available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org. Assistance can also be accessed through the state’s HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).