Powerball Results Archive
Recent winning combinations and multiplier payouts
| Draw Date | Winning White Balls | Powerball | Power Play | Double Play Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 |
16
23
32
36
54
|
09 | 2X | 07 22 29 35 51 20 |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 |
04
42
44
55
59
|
14 | 2X | 01 07 26 37 52 01 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 |
04
06
23
33
44
|
13 | 4X | 10 16 27 42 57 14 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 |
17
21
29
42
49
|
07 | 3X | 11 20 26 43 46 18 |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 |
14
40
52
55
57
|
24 | 3X | 09 23 31 59 69 12 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 |
05
15
26
29
30
|
14 | 5X | 10 17 19 21 40 06 |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 |
02
07
09
17
58
|
20 | 2X | 03 09 16 26 32 02 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 |
18
30
41
45
68
|
10 | 2X | 13 30 33 49 53 07 |
How to Play US Powerball
- Select 5 numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and 1 number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
- Tickets cost $2 per play.
- Add the Power Play® option for an extra $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
- Add Double Play® for $1 to enter your numbers into a second drawing with a top cash prize of $10,000,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About US Powerball
Official rules, draw times, payout mathematics, and prize claim procedures
What days and times are US Powerball drawings held?
US Powerball drawings take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59 PM Eastern Time (EST). Drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio located in Tallahassee, Florida.
What is the difference between the Annuity and Cash Option?
Jackpot winners can choose between an annuity payout or a lump-sum cash option:
- Annuity Option: Paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual graduated payments (each payment increases by 5% over the previous year to protect against inflation).
- Cash Option: A one-time lump-sum payment equal to the total net cash in the Powerball jackpot prize pool (typically 48% to 52% of the advertised annuity value before taxes).
What are the 9 prize tiers and odds of winning Powerball?
The overall odds of winning any prize in Powerball are 1 in 24.87. The 9 prize tiers are:
- 5 White Balls + Powerball: Grand Prize / Jackpot (Odds: 1 in 292,201,338)
- 5 White Balls: $1,000,000 Cash ($2,000,000 with Power Play) (Odds: 1 in 11,688,053)
- 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000 (Odds: 1 in 913,129)
- 4 White Balls: $100 (Odds: 1 in 36,525)
- 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100 (Odds: 1 in 14,494)
- 3 White Balls: $7 (Odds: 1 in 579)
- 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7 (Odds: 1 in 701)
- 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4 (Odds: 1 in 92)
- Powerball Only: $4 (Odds: 1 in 38)
How does the Power Play multiplier work?
For an extra $1 per play, the Power Play® add-on multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X (the 10X multiplier is in play when the advertised jackpot is $150 Million or less). Matching 5 white balls with Power Play always pays a flat $2,000,000 in cash regardless of the multiplier drawn.
Can a Powerball jackpot winner remain anonymous?
Anonymity rules depend strictly on state legislation. States that allow winners to remain completely anonymous include Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, and Wyoming. Other states (like Arizona and Texas) allow anonymity above specific prize thresholds or permit claiming through a legal trust or blind LLC.