Three lucky New Yorkers are holding $50,000 winning Powerball tickets after matching key numbers in the August 13 drawing.
The New York Lottery announced that third-prize tickets were sold in Ozone Park, Poughkeepsie, and Rochester. Each is worth $50,000.
Here’s where the winning tickets were purchased:
- Ozone Park: ROCKAWAY 100 INC at 100-07 Rockaway Blvd
- Poughkeepsie: PARKER AVE GAS & MART INC at 150 Parker Ave
- Rochester: QUICKLEE’S #029 at 2291 Hudson Ave
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Winning numbers are drawn from a field of 69 white balls and one red Power Ball from a separate pool of 26.
The New York Lottery remains the most profitable in North America, contributing $3.6 billion this year to public education across the state.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call 1-877-8-HOPENY, or text HOPENY (467369).
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