Powerball Results, Draw Days, Odds, and Prize Breakdown

Powerball is a multi-state lottery game with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. A standard play costs $2, the jackpot starts at $20 million, and players can add Power Play for $1 to increase non-jackpot prizes. If you are checking results right now, the latest drawing was on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the jackpot was won in Illinois.

The winning numbers for that drawing were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and the red Powerball was 9. The Power Play multiplier was 2x, and the jackpot reached $1.040 billion with a cash value of $450.5 million. That run lasted 44 consecutive drawings before a single ticket matched all six numbers.

Latest result

The August 12, 2026 drawing produced one jackpot winner in Illinois. More than 3 million tickets won cash prizes in that drawing, showing how the lower prize tiers pay out even when the top prize is hit.

• Drawing date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• Winning numbers: 4, 26, 66, 67, 69

• Red Powerball: 9

• Power Play multiplier: 2x

• Jackpot: $1.040 billion

• Cash value: $450.5 million

• Winning state: Illinois

Next drawing

The next drawing is Saturday, August 15, 2026. The jackpot resets after a win, so the next advertised top prize is $20 million, with published estimated cash value figures of either $8.7 million or $8 million depending on the state presentation.

Drawings are generally listed at 11 p.m. on draw nights in at least one state schedule. Cutoff times for ticket sales can differ by jurisdiction, and one current example shows online play ending at 9:57 p.m. and retail sales ending at 9:59 p.m.

How Powerball works

Players choose five numbers from the pool of white balls and one number for the red Powerball. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball.

The game is managed through the Multi-State Lottery Association and sold across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom. Tickets are available through authorized retailer locations, and some jurisdictions also support online play.

Ticket options

• Base ticket: $2 per play

• Power Play: +$1 per play

• Double Play: available for an added cost in some state formats

• Multi-draw: lets players enter multiple future draws at once

• Playslip: used to mark chosen numbers for purchase

Prize structure

Powerball has nine prize tiers. The jackpot is pari-mutuel, which means the top prize depends on sales and how many winners there are, while the lower levels generally use a set prize structure except where state-specific rules differ.

Match	Base Prize	Notes
5 white balls + red Powerball	Jackpot	Starts at $20 million
Match 5	$1 million	California uses pari-mutuel payouts
4 white balls + red Powerball	$50,000	Can increase with Power Play
4 white balls	$100	Can increase with Power Play
3 white balls + red Powerball	$100	Can increase with Power Play
3 white balls	$7	Can increase with Power Play
2 white balls + red Powerball	$7	Can increase with Power Play
1 white ball + red Powerball	$4	Can increase with Power Play
Red Powerball only	$4	Base entry-level win

Power Play explained

Power Play increases non-jackpot prizes for an extra $1 per play. The available Power Play multiplier values are 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, and 10x, though the 10x option is not used when the advertised jackpot exceeds the usual threshold for that multiplier.

The most important upgrade for many players is Match 5. A standard Match 5 ticket pays $1 million, while a Match 5 ticket with Power Play pays $2 million, regardless of whether the multiplier drawn is 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.

Double Play

Double Play is a separate add-on offered in some jurisdictions. It gives the same base numbers another chance in a second drawing, creating an additional prize opportunity beyond the main Powerball drawing.

Because rules and pricing can vary by state format, players should check the local game page before buying. That kind of schedule awareness matters in other time-sensitive situations too, such as checking timings before a late visit or cutoff.

Odds

The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87. The jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338, which is why long rollovers are common and why smaller prize tiers account for most winning tickets.

• Overall odds: 1 in 24.87

• Jackpot odds: 1 in 292,201,338

• Match 5 odds: 1 in 11,688,053.52

Payout choices

Jackpot winners choose between an annuity and a lump-sum payment. The annuity is paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, while the lump-sum option is the advertised cash value at the time of the win.

For the August 12, 2026 jackpot, the annuity headline prize was $1.040 billion and the lump-sum amount was $450.5 million. That distinction matters because the larger advertised jackpot and the immediate cash option are not the same figure.

Recent notable winners

The latest headline winner came from Illinois with a single ticket matching all five white balls and the red Powerball. The same drawing also produced five major second-tier winners.

• Four Match 5 tickets were sold in Arizona, California, Florida, and North Carolina

• One Massachusetts Match 5 ticket won $2 million with Power Play

• More than 3 million total tickets won cash prizes in the drawing

Buying tickets

Players can buy lottery tickets in person from an authorized retailer or through approved online sales channels where available. A multi-draw purchase lets you enter several drawings at once, which can be useful if you do not want to buy a ticket before every drawing date.

Always check local sales deadlines before a future draw. Some jurisdictions close online play a few minutes earlier than retail, so waiting until the final minute can leave a ticket unprocessed.

Checking past numbers

Looking at past numbers is useful for verification, not prediction. Every drawing is random, and previous outcomes do not change the probability of future combinations.

The best reason to review old results is practical: confirm your ticket against the exact winning numbers, drawing time, and multiplier from that specific draw. It serves the same purpose as spotting early warning signs in any routine where small details affect the next step.

FAQ

What is the current Powerball jackpot?

After the Illinois jackpot win on August 12, 2026, the next jackpot reset to $20 million. Published estimated cash values for that reset are shown as either $8.7 million or $8 million, depending on the state page.

How much is a Powerball ticket?

A standard ticket costs $2 per play. Power Play costs an additional $1 per play, and Double Play carries an extra cost where offered.

What do you win for matching only the Powerball?

Matching only the red Powerball wins $4.

When are Powerball drawings?

Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. One current state schedule lists the drawing time as 11 p.m. on draw nights.

What is Match 5 in Powerball?

Match 5 means matching all five white balls but not the red Powerball. The standard prize is $1 million, except in California where the payout is pari-mutuel, and with Power Play the prize becomes $2 million.

Bottom line

If your goal is to check Powerball results fast, start with the latest winning numbers, confirm the drawing date, and compare your ticket against the full prize structure. If you are buying for the next drawing, know the sales cutoff in your state, decide whether Power Play fits your budget, and understand the real odds before you play.