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A Powerball ticket valued at $1 million was sold in New York City, as announced by the New York Lottery. The winning ticket for the recent drawing was purchased at Diamond News Inc. The identity of the winner is currently unknown. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an astonishing $486 million, exceeding New York’s previous largest jackpot record. This follows various other notable lottery wins in the region, including significant prizes recently claimed in the Bronx and New Jersey.
New York City – A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in New York City, announced by the New York Lottery on Thursday. The winning ticket, which was for the August 6 drawing, was purchased at Diamond News Inc., located at 631 Second Avenue. The identity of the ticket holder remains unknown, and it is also unclear if they are a resident of New York City.
Powerball drawings take place three times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 11 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.
This recent win is part of a series of notable lottery events in the region. Last month, another substantial prize was distributed when a second-place $1,000 A Week For Life ticket was sold at a deli in the Bronx, guaranteeing at least a $1 million payout. Additionally, a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was also sold in New Jersey during the same drawing.
The excitement around the Powerball continues to grow, with the jackpot for this Saturday’s drawing reaching an impressive $486 million. This amount is not only significant but also exceeds New York’s previous record for the largest lottery jackpot by $10 million. If won, it could represent the largest jackpot victory in New York State’s history.
For those interested in other lottery options, the Mega Millions jackpot for the same evening is up to $166 million. While this sum would not break records, it would still rank among the top 10 lottery wins within New York State.
In recent weeks, there have been additional wins reported in New York. Two third-place tickets were drawn during the August 2 Powerball drawing in Cheektowaga and Newburgh, with the Cheektowaga ticket sold at Top’s Friendly Markets being worth $50,000. Powerball winning numbers drawn on August 2 were: 20-22-31-49-51-54, with the Powerball being 18.
Powerball tickets are drawn from a field of numbers ranging from 1 to 69, with the Power Ball coming from a separate field between 1 and 26. The odds of snagging the Powerball jackpot are currently set at 1 in 292,201,338. In the most recent drawing, over 610,000 Powerball tickets sold across the United States won various prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000.
The Powerball jackpot had last been won on May 31, when a winning ticket in California claimed $204.5 million. Prospective players can purchase tickets on the day of the drawing, with sales times and prices varying by state. For convenience, Powerball drawings can be streamed online and are broadcasted on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. ET.
It is essential for players to gamble responsibly. Those showing signs of gambling addiction are encouraged to seek help by contacting the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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