Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Niagara Falls, NY

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The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd-place winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at a 7-Eleven in Niagara Falls, New York. The ticket matched all five numbers but missed the Powerball number in Monday's drawing. There was also another $50,000 3rd-place winning ticket sold in the state, along with 33 smaller prize winners.

Why it matters

Powerball jackpots regularly reach hundreds of millions of dollars, making big prize wins exciting events for local communities. This $1 million win in Niagara Falls is a significant boost for the area, which has faced economic challenges in recent years.

The details

The winning 2nd-place Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at the 7-Eleven on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls, New York. In addition to the $1 million winner, there was also a $50,000 3rd-place prize ticket sold in the state, along with 33 smaller prize winners who matched four out of five numbers.

• The winning Powerball numbers were drawn on Monday, February 23, 2026.

What’s next

The winner of the $1 million Powerball prize has not yet come forward to claim their winnings. The New York State Lottery is encouraging the ticket holder to sign the back of the ticket and contact them to begin the claims process.