The New York Lottery announced on Friday, Dec. 17, that there were multiple, top-prize winning tickets sold for the Dec. 16, TAKE 5 drawing. The tickets were sold in The Bronx, East Aurora, and Manhattan, at the following locations:

• Layton Avenue Food Corp, located at 3201 Layton Avenue in Country Club section of the Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket, worth $14,004.50
• Tops Markets #118 located at 65 Grey Street in East Aurora which sold one prize-winning ticket, worth $14,004.50
• 163 Liquors Store Inc located at 2001 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, which sold one prize-winning ticket, worth $14,004.50

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winning tickets at all prize levels may be cashed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

New York Lottery officials say the lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.59 billion in fiscal year 2020-21 to help support education in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.