Lucky East Islip Ticket Scores $34K TAKE 5 Jackpot

Someone in New York just scored a pretty sweet payday ?

A lucky TAKE 5 player grabbed a top-prize ticket worth $34,132 on Saturday night. The winning ticket was sold at New York Lottery retailer Maxo BP at 3260 Sunrise Highway in East Islip.

How TAKE 5 Works

It’s simple and affordable:

• Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 39

• Match all five to win the jackpot

• Just $1 per play

Drawings happen twice a day — at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. If you play both midday and evening on the same ticket, make sure you double-check which draw your numbers belong to.

What Are the Odds?

Landing the jackpot isn’t easy — the odds are 1 in 575,757 — but as this winner proves, it definitely happens.

Players can check tickets securely using the official lottery app for quick results and peace of mind.

Big Picture Impact ?

The New York Lottery isn’t just about big wins. It’s known as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.8 billion to education during fiscal year 2023–2024.

That funding helps support public schools across the state. Distribution is based on a formula that considers:

• District size

• Local income levels

That means larger and lower-income districts receive a bigger share of lottery education funds.