The last Powerball jackpot was won on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A ticket sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy, Illinois, matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
Last Powerball Jackpot at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Drawing date | August 12, 2026 |
| Jackpot | $1.04 billion annuity |
| Cash option | $450.5 million |
| Winning state | Illinois |
| Ticket location | Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Quincy |
| Winning numbers | 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and Powerball 9 |
| Winner status | Claimed anonymously on September 15, 2026 |
The Illinois winner claimed the prize anonymously and chose the lump-sum cash option instead of the 30-year annuity.
Has Another Powerball Jackpot Been Won Since August 12, 2026?
No. The Saturday, September 19, 2026, Powerball drawing produced no jackpot winner. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $313 million.
The August 12 jackpot was the eighth-largest in Powerball history at the time of the win. The ticket cost $2, and the retailer received a $500,000 bonus for selling it.