Lucky Mount Vernon guy wins a big jackpot recently in a lottery game

The New York Lottery has announced that a top-prize winning ticket for the June 13 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was sold in Mount Vernon.

The lucky ticket, worth $34,782, was purchased at 114 Plaza Deli, located at 114 E Prospect Ave.

TAKE 5 numbers are selected from a pool ranging from 1 to 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 PM and 10:30 PM.

Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. Congratulations to the winner and the 114 Plaza Deli for selling the winning ticket! Be sure to check your tickets and claim any prizes within the specified time frame.

The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.