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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold at Liquor Store in Jackson Heights

A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Northern Liquors on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights. The draw was held Aug. 31 (GMaps)

Sept. 15, 2022 By Max Murray

The New York Lottery announced earlier this month that a second-prize ticket in a recent Powerball drawing was sold in Jackson Heights.

The ticket, which was purchased at Northern Liquors located at 94-20 Northern Blvd., is worth a guaranteed $1,000,000. The draw was held Aug. 31.

The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field one to of 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2021-22 to help support education in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem, or who know someone who is, can find help at https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/, by calling the free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

 

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