A third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Western New York, with the jackpot now at an estimated $600 million. The winning ticket was sold on July 22, 2026, and the winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. The Powerball ticket was purchased at a local retailer in Western New York, but the exact location has not been disclosed.
The winning ticket is worth $50,000, and the winner has 12 months to claim their prize. The New York Lottery is encouraging the winner to come forward and claim their prize as soon as possible.
"We are thrilled to have a winning ticket sold in Western New York, and we look forward to meeting the winner and presenting them with their prize," said a New York Lottery official.
The Powerball jackpot has been growing for several weeks, and the next drawing will be held on July 24, 2026. Residents of Western New York are eagerly awaiting the drawing, hoping to win the estimated $600 million jackpot.
The Powerball ticket was sold in a region that includes the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, as well as the surrounding suburbs. Residents of these areas are checking their tickets, hoping to be the winner of the $50,000 prize.
The New York Lottery is a significant contributor to the state's economy, with millions of dollars in revenue generated each year. The Powerball jackpot is one of the largest in the country, and the winner will have the option to take a cash payout or an annuity.
As the winner of the $50,000 Powerball ticket comes forward to claim their prize, they will be joining a long list of winners from Western New York. The region has been lucky in recent years, with several major Powerball winners calling Western New York home.
The next Powerball drawing will be held on July 24, 2026, and residents of Western New York will be watching closely, hoping to win the estimated $600 million jackpot.