Manhattan lottery player scores $50K Powerball payday

Manhattan lottery player scores $50K Powerball payday
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NEW YORK — A lucky Powerball player in Manhattan is celebrating a $50,000 third-tier win from the February 19 drawing.

The winning ticket was sold at The Check Cashing Place, located at 1869 2nd Avenue.

Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball selected from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

The New York Lottery, the largest and most profitable in North America, contributed $3.8 billion to support public schools in fiscal year 2023-2024.