STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island Powerball player is celebrating a $50,000 third-prize win after matching four white balls and the red Power Ball in the April 21 drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at METRO MART NY, located at 2655 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The prize represents one of two third-tier wins reported across New York for this Powerball draw.
The winning numbers were selected from a pool of one to 69 for the white balls and one to 26 for the red Power Ball. Powerball drawings are held three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
The New York Lottery has not identified the Staten Island winner, as prizes must first be claimed and validated.
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Retailers do not receive a commission for selling third-prize Powerball tickets. Players have one year from the drawing date to claim their winnings.
The New York Lottery continues to fund billions in contributions toward public schools across the state through its lottery programs.
Key Points
- $50,000 third-prize Powerball ticket sold at METRO MART NY in Staten Island
- Ticket matched four white balls plus the red Power Ball in the April 21 drawing
- Winners have one year to claim their prize through the New York Lottery
A Staten Island Powerball player hits $50K as the winning ticket rolls out of a local Metro Mart.
Staten Island Powerball player scores $50K win at Richmond Avenue Metro Mart