In a significant turn of events for lottery enthusiasts, a third-prize Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Western New York during the latest drawing on Saturday. According to details released by the New York Lottery, a total of 20 third-prize tickets were sold nationwide for this drawing, including one lucky ticket purchased at the Speedway located on Whitehaven Road in Grand Island.
The winning numbers drawn for the Powerball on that day were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball being 17. While these numbers fell short of awarding the jackpot, which was claimed by lucky ticket holders in Missouri and Texas, the $50,000 prize still provides a substantial windfall for the local winner.
Powerball operates on a system where the main numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 to 69, while the red Powerball is drawn from a separate set ranging from 1 to 26. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., keeping lottery players engaged and hopeful for a life-changing win.
Additionally, for those in New York who may be facing difficulties related to gambling addiction, the New York Lottery encourages individuals to seek help. Resources are available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, and assistance can also be obtained by calling the state’s toll-free HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369. Players are reminded to check their tickets to see if they are among the winners from this recent drawing.
