A gas station in Yonkers has made headlines after selling three second-prize winning Powerball tickets, each worth $1 million, for the October 20 drawing. The New York Lottery confirmed that V & C Taneja Inc., located on Nepperhan Avenue, was the lucky retailer where these winning tickets were purchased.
Since the news broke, the gas station has seen an influx of customers eager to try their luck. Manager Shahid Shah noted the increased traffic, with many regulars buying extra tickets in hopes of winning. The winning tickets matched all five white balls—32, 38, 66, 67, and 69—but did not hit the red Powerball, meaning the winners just missed out on the grand jackpot.
As no one claimed the jackpot for that drawing, it has now ballooned to an estimated $305 million for the next drawing. Historical context shows the true scale of lottery winnings, as the record for the largest U.S. jackpots includes figures like $2.040 billion from a Powerball ticket sold in California in November 2022 and other massive wins from various states.
This event has sparked excitement not just in Yonkers but in the wider community, demonstrating the power of hope and chance inherent in lottery games. The success of V & C Taneja Inc. highlights how a single location can bring joy and anticipation to many, making it a place to remember during the ongoing Powerball frenzy.