Newburgh Store Sells Winning Take 5 Ticket, Prize Nearly Ten Thousand

The New York Lottery announced on November 12 that a top prize winning ticket from the November 8 Take 5 midday drawing was sold in Newburgh, delivering a prize of $9,702.50. The ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road in Newburgh, Orange County, and the winning numbers were 3, 6, 7, 13 and 15. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim the prize, which means the deadline for this ticket will be November 8, 2026.

For local residents the payout is a modest but meaningful reminder of how small scale lottery wins circulate through neighborhood economies. Convenience stores often receive a commission on ticket sales and can experience short term increases in foot traffic and incidental sales when a winning ticket is sold on site. For a business like Smokes 4 Less, publicity from a winning ticket can translate into higher visibility and incremental revenue, especially in a county where independently owned retailers compete with larger chains.

From a household finance perspective, a prize of $9,702.50 is large enough to cover several months of typical household essentials or to fund one time expenses such as vehicle repairs or medical bills. It is far smaller than national jackpot headlines, but material at a local level. The New York Lottery rules allow claimants one year to present winning tickets, so residents who purchased a ticket should check their numbers and retain tickets in a safe place until the claim process is completed.

The announcement also provides an opportunity to address gambling related harms. Responsible play practices include setting spending limits, treating lottery tickets as entertainment expenditures rather than investments, and seeking help if gambling becomes a source of stress or financial strain. Residents concerned about their own or a loved one s gambling can reach out to local health care providers, community mental health centers, and state services that address addiction and behavioral health. State and national organizations offer counseling and referral services tailored to problem gambling.

The New York Lottery release is a reminder of both the small scale benefits a winning ticket can bring to a local business and the broader community obligations to promote safe play. Smokes 4 Less will carry the distinction of selling the November 8 top prize for Take 5, and the winning patron has until November 8, 2026 to claim the $9,702.50 prize.