Top Prize-Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Worth Over $16K Sold in Holbrook, NY

The winning ticket was one of two sold in New York for the February 20 drawing.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A top-prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket worth $16,238 was sold at Akshar Card and Gift Inc. on Union Avenue in Holbrook, New York. The winning numbers were 14, 25, 27, 31, and 32. The ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold in New York for the February 20 evening drawing.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpot wins are always exciting for local communities, as they can provide a financial boost and sense of community pride. This particular win is notable as it was one of only two top-prize TAKE 5 tickets sold statewide on that date.

The details

The winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold at Akshar Card and Gift Inc. in Holbrook, New York. TAKE 5 is a daily lottery game in New York where players choose 5 numbers from 1 to 39. The top prize for matching all 5 numbers is over $16,000. This particular ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold in New York for the February 20 evening drawing.

  • The winning TAKE 5 numbers were drawn on February 20, 2026.

The players

Akshar Card and Gift Inc.

A retail store in Holbrook, New York that sold the top-prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket.

New York Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees the TAKE 5 game and announced the winning ticket sale.

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What’s next

The winner of the $16,238 TAKE 5 prize has up to one year from the February 20 drawing date to claim their winnings from the New York Lottery.

The takeaway

This TAKE 5 lottery win in Holbrook, New York is an exciting moment for the local community, but also serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible gambling and the resources available for those struggling with addiction.