The New York Lottery announced that two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold for the December 21 drawing, each worth $50,000.

One of the lucky tickets was sold at H & Q Lin Inc., located at 626 Courtlandt Ave in the Bronx, while the other was sold at Cards & Gifts Inc., at 2140 Middle Country Road in Centereach, Long Island.

The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Powerball drawn from a separate field of one to 26.

Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

As North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, the New York Lottery continues to make a significant impact, contributing $3.8 billion to public schools in New York State during the fiscal year 2023-2024.

For individuals facing gambling addiction or those concerned about someone else, help is available through resources like NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or by calling New York’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.