Brooklyn, NY — A Powerball player in Brooklyn scored a $50,000 third-place prize in the April 26 drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket was sold at Lucky Corner Mini Market Inc, located at 6101 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. The Powerball drawing selects five numbers from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a separate field of one to 26.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week — on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday — at 10:59 p.m. A prize of any amount from the New York Lottery’s draw games can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.
Key points:
- $50,000 Powerball third-prize ticket sold at Brooklyn’s Lucky Corner Mini Market.
- Winning ticket for the April 26 drawing matched five numbers but missed the Power Ball.
- Lottery prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
Powerball continues to draw big winners across New York
The Powerball game remains one of the most widely played lottery games nationwide, known for its large jackpots and multiple prize tiers. The third-prize tier of $50,000 is awarded to tickets matching four white ball numbers plus the Power Ball.
The New York Lottery noted that the ticket sold in Brooklyn was one of the third-tier winners in the April 26 drawing, though no jackpot-winning ticket was reported for that night.
The sale at Lucky Corner Mini Market adds to the list of recent Powerball winners across the state.
New York Lottery maintains top spot in North America
The New York Lottery continues to hold its position as the largest and most profitable lottery in North America. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the lottery contributed $3.8 billion to benefit public schools throughout New York State.
Officials also highlighted that resources are available for anyone struggling with gambling addiction, including confidential help through the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).