NY Store Draws Crowd After Selling Three $1M Powerball Tickets

The excitement is palpable at a Yonkers gas station after three Powerball tickets, each worth $1 million, were sold in one day. This unusual event occurred at V&C Taneja, a convenience store located on Nepperhan Avenue. It has attracted a frenzy of locals eager to try their luck, believing in the magic of the venue.

Celebration at V&C Taneja Convenience Store

The store manager, Shahid Shah, expressed his astonishment at the turnout. He noted that many customers have been visiting throughout the day to purchase Powerball tickets, asking about the identities of the winners. Shah remarked that this is a first for him, stating, “Everyone is coming by and buying Powerball tickets in the morning.”

Infrequent but Not Unprecedented Wins

Lee Park, the spokesman for the New York State Gaming Commission, confirmed that while multiple winning tickets sold at the same location in one day is rare, it does happen. He explained, “Good luck is certainly not unprecedented in the Empire State.” The identity of the three winners remains unknown, as they have yet to claim their prizes.

Three Winners and the Odds

The odds of winning a Powerball second-place prize, worth $1 million, are approximately 1 in 11,688,053.52. Experts indicate that it is possible that the three tickets could have been purchased by a single player using a favorite number multiple times. The rarity of such wins has drawn in many hopefuls.

Customers Traveling for Luck

• Edgar Gonzalez, a Bronx restaurant worker, traveled all the way from Throgs Neck urged by his wife’s belief in his good luck.
• Wilton Soto, a grocery store worker, heard about the winners and decided to test his luck at the same spot.
• Xavier Santana, a rental car business owner, made a similar visit after learning about the recent wins.

All remind that the allure of winning drives many to chase fortune, with some eager to return to a “lucky spot.” Many customers expressed hope that their visit would yield similar results.

Claiming the Prize

The winners have until October 19, 2026, to claim their prizes. Meanwhile, the main Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed at a staggering $344 million, accumulating anticipation for future drawings.