July 3, 2009-James Clarke of Yonkers, Westchester County won $72,769 for matching all five numbers on the New York Lottery’s Take Five drawing on June 7, 2009. 

Clarke, who works for Sheraton Hotels, plans to pay bills with his winnings.  His winning numbers were random, using a computer-generated Quick Pick. 

Clarke purchased his winning Take Five ticket from Dewaly Deli & Grocery, 3656 Bailey Ave., Bronx.  The Take Five numbers for Sunday, June 7th were:

12 – 17 – 18 – 21 – 31

The New York Lottery contributed nearly $2.54 billion in fiscal year 2008-09 to help support education in New York State, over 12 percent of total state education funding to local school districts. The Lottery’s ongoing commitment to education also includes the awarding of more than 1,100 Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Scholarships annually to high school students pursuing their higher education in New York State. Since 1999, the Lottery has awarded more than 11,500 scholarships representing a total commitment of almost $50 million. The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, earning over $36.7 billion in education support statewide since its founding over 40 years ago.