Queens Winner: $17K TAKE 5 Jackpot Sold at Local Beer Distillery

The New York Lottery has confirmed that a top-prize winning ticket for the Sept. 23 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing was sold in New York City.

The lucky ticket, worth $17,687, was purchased at Forest Hills Beer Dist., located at 45-20 108th St. in the Corona section of Queens. If you visited this spot recently, check your tickets immediately!

How TAKE 5 Works

• Numbers: Players select five numbers from a field of one through 39.
• Drawings: The game is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
• Claim Period: Prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

Impact on Public Schools

The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-2026 to benefit public schools statewide.

Need Help? New Yorkers affected by gambling-related harms can find free, confidential support at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY to 467369.