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A LOTTERY CELEBRATION 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING!

The New York Lottery will commemorate the Golden Anniversary of the Empire State’s first-ever Lottery drawing with a one-of-a-kind celebration at the Empire State Plaza. The party will feature multiple opportunities for the public to play their favorite Lottery games and collect limited edition, anniversary-themed merchandise while it lasts.

Lottery icon Yolanda Vega, who called her first winning number in 1989, will showcase her talent during a live Midday NUMBERS and WIN 4 drawing to be televised statewide.

Who:	Yolanda Vega to headline New York Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
What:	New York Lottery Golden Anniversary Party on the Empire State Plaza
When:	Friday, June 16, 12 p.m.
Where:	Concourse level of the Plaza near the bus turn-around
Notes:	Due the the threat of rain, the event will be held indoors at the location noted above.

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