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Buffalo 7-Eleven sells $1,000,000 Powerball second prize winner

BUFFALO, NY – A Powerball ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold in Buffalo for the February 23 drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The second-prize-winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven store located at 2139 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Buffalo.

Powerball players win $1,000,000 by matching five white balls. The white ball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, and the red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26.

Powerball drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6 billion during fiscal year 2024-2025 to support public schools across New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with gambling addiction, or those who know someone who is, can seek assistance at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

Key Points

One $1,000,000 second-prize Powerball ticket sold in Buffalo for February 23 drawing
Winning ticket purchased at 7-Eleven on Niagara Falls Boulevard
Powerball drawings held three times a week at 10:59 p.m.

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