The $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot was won by an anonymous Illinois player. The winning ticket was sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, 310 N. 36th Street in Quincy, Illinois, for the August 12, 2026, drawing.
The winner claimed the prize on September 15, 2026, selected the lump-sum payment, and remained anonymous under Illinois law.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lottery | Powerball |
| Jackpot | $1.04 billion |
| Drawing date | August 12, 2026 |
| Winning location | Quincy, Illinois |
| Winner | Anonymous Illinois player |
| Winning numbers | 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and Powerball 9 |
| Claim date | September 15, 2026 |
| Retailer bonus | $500,000 |
The winner bought a $2 Quick Pick ticket and matched all six numbers.
If you meant the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot from March 26, 2024, that winner was also anonymous. The ticket was purchased in Neptune Township, New Jersey.