N.Y. Lottery: Powerball second-prize winner claims $1M in one-time lump sum

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A New York lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing. (Staten Island Advance)Staff-Shot

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing.

Leslie Scurry of Bay Shore matched the numbers on Dec. 13, 2023, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Parkwood Express, located at 1460 Brentwood Rd., in Bay Shore, New York.

The winning numbers for that evening were: 3, 8, 41, 56, 64 and Powerball 18.

Scurry opted to receive a single lump-sum payment of $651,004, after required withholdings.

The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball number.

Powerball tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.

Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m., and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.

Players can securely check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.

Order your official Powerball tickets online at Jackpot.com and never miss a draw again. Click here to get a free ticket with your first deposit.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $1 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to help support education in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.

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