Big Win Alert: Manhattan Take 5 Ticket Scores Top Prize
If you’ve ever dreamed of hitting it big in the New York Lottery, someone in Manhattan just proved it’s possible. The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $19,300 was sold for the September 13 drawing. The lucky slip was purchased at H&S Convenience, Inc. on 2061 Broadway in Manhattan—making that spot the newest lucky location in the city.
Now, let’s break it down. Take 5 is one of New York’s most popular draw games, and here’s why: it’s simple, it’s fast, and it runs twice a day—every day. Numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 through 39, and the action happens daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. That means you don’t have to wait around for days to find out if your numbers came through—you get two shots at excitement every single day.
But the Manhattan winner isn’t alone. Just in recent days, big winning Take 5 tickets have been sold across the city, including on Staten Island and in Brooklyn. Clearly, New Yorkers all over are cashing in on their lucky streaks. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth buying a ticket, this might be your sign.
A great thing about New York Lottery prizes? Winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their cash. Whether it’s a smaller prize or a jackpot like this $19,300, that grace period gives players plenty of time to gather paperwork, celebrate with friends, and decide how they want to spend their windfall.
It’s not just about winning money, though. Every ticket you buy actually does some good for the community. In the fiscal year 2024–2025 alone, the New York Lottery pumped an impressive $3.6 billion into funding public schools across the state. So, whether you’re winning big or not, just playing helps support education for kids throughout New York.
And let’s be real—$19,300 may not be the kind of number that makes national headlines like Powerball or Mega Millions, but it’s still life-changing for many. That amount could pay off lingering bills, go toward tuition, help upgrade a car, or even fund a dream vacation. It’s a reminder that lottery wins don’t always need to be in the millions to make a huge difference.
Still, while playing the lottery is thrilling, it’s also important to keep it fun and in control. The New York Lottery takes problem gambling seriously. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available. You can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call New York’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY (467369). It’s free, it’s confidential, and it’s a reminder that the lottery should always be entertainment, not a burden.
So, the next time you walk past a convenience store in Manhattan—or anywhere else in New York—remember: the next winning ticket could be sitting behind that counter. Today, it’s a lucky player walking away with $19,300. Tomorrow, it might just be you.
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