Big $50,000 Lottery Ticket Just Sold in the Hudson Valley

A Winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was recently sold in the Hudson Valley, and residents are being asked to doublecheck their numbers.

While playing the lottery feels like a longshot for many New Yorkers, the Hudson Valley has had a surprising amount of local winners, especially when it comes to one store in particular.

Recently, a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in the Hudson Valley (Google/Canva)

Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in the Hudson Valley

In the span of 6 months between 2022 and 2023, Smokes 4 Less in Newburgh, NY sold no less than five separate winning lottery tickets each valued at a minimum of one million dollars each. In 2025, however, one of the year's first winning tickets was sold a bit further north.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Hudson, NY

Recently, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased at the Speedway convenience store on Fairview Avenue in Hudson, NY. While the Monday drawing didn't provide a grand prize winner, the ticket purchased in Hudson is still worth a hefty sum.

Powerball History in New York State

Both the ticket sold in Hudson as well as another ticket sold in Brooklyn, NY are worth $50,000, with four out of five matching numbers, along with the Powerball number. But when was the last time New York had a jackpot winner?

Winning Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold in New York in 2024

Just last month, a winning Powerball ticket was sold in Queens, NY, earning the winner a massive $256 million jackpot before taxes. While that prize dwarfs the $50,000 ticket in Hudson, it seems like the trend of New York winners for the national drawing continues.

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While the odds of winning the lottery are high, there might be some strategic advantages in which ticket you purchase. Check out some New York lottery tickets that still have available jackpots below, and keep scrolling to see the best things to do if you actually win.

Which NY Lottery Scratch-Off Games Have the Most Top Prizes Left?

There are plenty of NY Lottery scratch-off games that have big jackpots left. If you are feeling lucky, try one of the New York Lottery scratch-off games. According to the New York Lottery, these are the scratch-off games that still have jackpots to be won to make you become an instant millionaire.

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How To Protect Yourself And Your Money If You Win The Lottery

Whether you've recently won the lottery (or are planning to!), there are some things you should do right away to protect not only yourself but also your money.

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