Jamshed Qodirov Claims $1 Million New York Lottery Powerball Prize
Buffalo resident Jamshed Qodirov claimed a $1 million prize from the new york lottery Powerball drawing on Feb. 23 after matching the first five numbers. He bought the ticket at the 7-Eleven at 2139 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Buffalo, and the win paid $649,707 after required withholdings.
The winning numbers were 05, 11, 23, 29 and 47. The Powerball number was 06, leaving Qodirov one number short of the top prize but still in line for Powerball’s second-place payout.
2139 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Qodirov’s ticket came from a 7-Eleven in Buffalo, giving the prize a specific local route from store counter to claim office. For a player who matches five numbers without the Powerball, the prize remains substantial, but the amount that reaches the winner changes after withholdings.
That is why the advertised $1 million and the lump-sum payment do not match. The claimed prize was reduced to $649,707 after required withholdings, which is the amount Qodirov received.
New York Lottery Powerball
The New York Lottery said its Powerball game generated $327,836,044 in total sales during fiscal year 2024-2025. In the same period, school districts in Erie County received $223,272,414 in Lottery Aid to Education funds.
Qodirov’s win sits inside that larger system: a single ticket bought in Buffalo became a $1 million prize claim, while the game’s sales and aid totals show how much money moved through the program during the fiscal year. For players, the practical takeaway is straightforward — matching five numbers can produce a seven-figure prize, but the amount paid out after withholdings is lower than the headline figure.
