Key Highlights
- A Yonkers gas station sold three $1 million Powerball tickets in a single day.
- The incident has drawn crowds to the store, making it a local sensation.
- The odds of selling multiple winning tickets at one location are extremely low.
- Lottery officials and locals believe this is “lucky,” but caution that good fortune can be fleeting.
A Winning Streak at a Yonkers Convenience Store
In an extraordinary turn of events, a convenience store in Yonkers, New York, has become the talk of the town after selling three $1 million Powerball lottery tickets in one day. The V&C Taneja store, located on Nepperhan Avenue, is now being flooded with visitors who hope to catch the “lucky spot.”
According to the manager, Shahid Shah, 54, this has been a unique situation. “They all know this is the lucky spot,” he said. “This is the first time I ever see it like this.” The store has seen an influx of customers in the morning, each eager to purchase Powerball tickets and inquire about the winners.
Unprecedented Luck or Just Good Fortune?
The New York State Gaming Commission’s spokesman, Lee Park, noted that while selling multiple winning tickets at one location is infrequent, it is not unprecedented. “While multiple winning tickets of a million dollars or more purchased at a single location is indeed infrequent, good luck is certainly not unprecedented in the Empire State,” he stated.
Shahid Shah believes that the three winners could be from the same person who might have been playing their lucky numbers repeatedly. He cited an example of a Schenectady man who won both first and second place prizes from a single CASH4LIFE ticket in 2023, resulting in a $10 million award.
Despite the long odds—approximately one in 11,688,053.52 for hitting the Powerball jackpot—the store’s success has sparked curiosity and hope among locals. Edgar Gonzalez, a 56-year-old restaurant worker from Throgs Neck in the Bronx, drove to V&C Taneja after hearing about the winning tickets on television. “My wife told me because I’ve got good luck,” he said, “she says go there and play. So I came here because I’m going for the big prize.”
The Future of Powerball in New York
While the V&C Taneja store has become a destination for lottery enthusiasts, experts caution that such streaks are rare and unpredictable. Lottery officials remind players to be cautious and responsible when engaging with games of chance.
The main Powerball jackpot remains at $344 million, unclaimed after Monday’s drawing. Winners have until October 19, 2026, to claim their prizes if they come forward. The incident has not only drawn attention to the store but also highlighted the allure and unpredictability of lottery games.
As the V&C Taneja store continues to see an influx of visitors, it serves as a reminder that while luck can strike anywhere, responsible gambling is always advisable.
