Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold at Buffalo Center Casey’s Store

BUFFALO CENTER, Iowa — A Powerball ticket sold at the Casey’s convenience store at 101 1st Ave. NE in Buffalo Center has won a $50,000 prize, according to preliminary reports.

Iowa Lottery officials had not confirmed the win as of Sunday. NorthIowaNow will update this story once the prize is verified.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Buffalo Center Casey’s location, though the drawing date and winning numbers were not immediately available.

Powerball players in Iowa have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim a prize. Winners can claim prizes at Iowa Lottery regional offices, including the one in Mason City that serves North Iowa.

Casey’s convenience stores are among the state’s most common Powerball retailers, having sold winning tickets in multiple recent drawings across Iowa, including a $50,000 winner in Council Bluffs earlier this year.

Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket at the Buffalo Center Casey’s location is encouraged to check their numbers against the official results at ialottery.com.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.