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Lucky Long Islander Now $50,000 Richer After Buying Winning NYS Lottery Ticket at Elmont Grocer

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By Published: June 18 2024

LongIsland.com

The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket for the drawing held on Monday, June 10, was purchased at Matos Sons Food Market.

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The Elmont grocery store where the winning ticket was sold. Photo Credit: Google Maps

The bank account of one extraordinarily fortunate Long Island resident is currently $50,000 fatter after scoring a winning New York State Lottery ticket at an Elmont grocery store.
 
The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket for the drawing held on Monday, June 10, was purchased at Matos Sons Food Market - which also operates under the name Talk of the Town - located at 271 Hempstead Turnpike, according to lottery officials.
 
Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.
 
LongIsland.com wishes the lucky winner congratulations!