Powerball
Coverage of Powerball in the Nexus archive.
- Winning Powerball ticket sold at Charlotte grocery store
Multiple winning Powerball tickets were sold across North Carolina, including a $50,000 ticket at the Harris Teeter in Charlotte and a $1 million winner purchased in Elizabeth City. Additionally, an Illinois-sold Powerball ticket matched all six numbers, winning an estimated $1 billion jackpot. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing is currently $20 million.
- $1 billion Powerball jackpot won by someone in Illinois
A massive Powerball jackpot of $1 billion has been won. The winner was located in Illinois, marking this win as one of the largest Powerball jackpots ever recorded.
- $1 billion Powerball jackpot won by person in Illinois. What your ticket is worth, even if you missed the jackpot
A $1 billion Powerball jackpot was won by a person in Illinois. The article also advises that playing Powerball in the U.S. provides players with a chance of winning money, specifically noting a probability of 1 in 24.87.
- Illinois player wins largest Powerball lottery jackpot of the year
An Illinois player won the largest Powerball lottery jackpot of the year, reaching $1.04 billion. The winning combination was 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with Powerball 9. The winner has the choice between taking full annual installments over 29 years or a one-time lump sum of $450.5 million before taxes.
- Powerball: Winning ticket for $1.040 billion jackpot sold in Illinois
A Powerball player in Illinois won an estimated $1.040 billion jackpot after matching all six numbers on Wednesday night’s drawing. The lump-sum cash value for the winner is reported as $450.5 million, which can be chosen as a one-time payment or annuity. Lottery officials also noted that the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
- $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot won by single ticket sold in Illinois
A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot. This prize represents the eighth-largest jackpot awarded by the game.
- Winning numbers for $1B Powerball jackpot drawn
The article reports on the winning numbers for a Powerball jackpot draw. The jackpot was estimated to be worth $1 billion before drawing, and after a small boost on Tuesday, maintained that value. The cash option for the prize totaled $433.1 million.
- Winning numbers for $1B Powerball jackpot drawn
The article announces the winning numbers for a major Powerball jackpot draw. It asks readers if they have won one of what is described as the largest jackpots in history, valued at $1 billion.
- Winning numbers for $1B Powerball jackpot drawn
The article announces that winning numbers have been drawn for a $1B Powerball jackpot. It prompts readers by asking if they managed to win one of the largest jackpots in history.
- Here are the winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 12, 2026, drawing
The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, were announced as 26-67-69-66-4 with a Red Ball number of 9. The Powerball option is available for $2 per play and drawings occur in various locations including the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Jackpot winners may choose their prize payout between an annuity or a lump sum payment.
- Powerball winning numbers for the $1B jackpot
The Powerball jackpot neared an estimated $1 billion, with millions hoping to win on Wednesday night. According to the website, the estimated cash value was $433.1 million for the August 12 drawing.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing has increased significantly in value. The estimated grand prize amount that players can win is now $1 billion.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has increased significantly to an estimated $1 billion. This substantial prize money is associated with Wednesday's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing. This announcement relates to a major lottery prize.
- Powerball jackpot increased to $1 billion for Wednesday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, making it the largest U.S. lottery jackpot offered so far this year. This growth reflects extraordinary player interest, with ticket sales increasing more than 86% compared to the previous Monday drawing. Winners can choose between an annuity paid over 29 years or a one-time lump-sum cash payment.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million after 43rd drawing without winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million for Wednesday's drawing after 43 consecutive drawings without a winner. The lottery offers prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, with the overall odds of winning the jackpot being about 1 in 292 million.
- Powerball jackpot soars to $975 million
The next Powerball drawing on Wednesday is estimated at $975 million after nobody matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in Monday's drawing. A player who wins the jackpot can choose between receiving the prize as an annuity or a one-time lump-sum cash payment. The largest Powerball jackpot to date is $2.04 billion.
- Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $975 million following Monday night's drawing. This increase occurred because no winning ticket matched all six numbers, bringing the grand prize closer to $1 billion ahead of Wednesday's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $905 million. This large prize amount is set for Monday night's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $905 million for Monday night's drawing. This increase occurred after Monday night's drawing ended without a big winner.
- Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot increased following Monday night's drawing that did not result in a major winner. According to the title, the prize rose to $975 million, while the content reports the estimated current size of the jackpot as $905 million.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $905 million ahead of Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed significantly, reaching an estimated $905 million. This large prize is scheduled for Monday night's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $905 million ahead of Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated total of $905 million. This elevated prize amount is scheduled for Monday night's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $905 million ahead of Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $905 million. This large prize amount is slated for Monday night's drawing.
- Powerball jackpot jumps to $905 million after no winners in Saturday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $905 million for Monday’s drawing because no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Saturday night’s grand prize drawing. The article detailed that the previous winning numbers were 5, 9, 35, 54, 63 and red Powerball 7. Furthermore, Powerball is played across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.
- Powerball jackpot jumps to $905 million after no winners in Saturday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $905 million for Monday’s drawing because no ticket won the grand prize during Saturday's draw. Lower-tier winners were reported, including a $2 million winner in Texas and individual $1 million prizes across Arizona, Florida, Michigan, and New York. The game is available across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.
- Powerball jackpot grows to $905M for Monday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has grown significantly for Monday's drawing. The prize amount now reaches $905 million, surpassing the previous $900 million mark.
- Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $856M jackpot
The winning numbers for a large Powerball jackpot have been drawn. The jackpot size reached $856M.
- Powerball drawing tonight: $786 million jackpot up for grabs
The Powerball drawing tonight offers a $786 million jackpot, which is now among the top ten largest in the game's history.
- Time is running out: $1M Powerball prizes near expiration in NY
Two unclaimed $1 million Powerball tickets in New York, one sold in Manhattan and one on Long Island, are set to expire soon according to the New York State Gaming Commission.
- What it takes to guarantee you win the $786M Powerball jackpot
The ninth-largest Powerball jackpot, worth $786 million, is up for grabs this week. The article discusses what it takes to guarantee winning the jackpot.
- What it takes to guarantee you win the $786M Powerball jackpot
The ninth-largest Powerball jackpot is up for grabs this week, with a prize of $786 million.
- What it takes to guarantee you win the $786M Powerball jackpot
The ninth-largest Powerball jackpot is up for grabs this week with a prize of $786 million.
- Powerball climbs to $786M: See next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot increased to $786 million after no players matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. The previous drawing's winning numbers were 8, 30, 41, 48, 54, and the Powerball was 4. The prize now offers an estimated $786 million or $327.5 million in cash value.
- Powerball: Jackpot soars to $786 million
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $786 million for the next drawing on Wednesday after no grand prize winner was found on Monday. A ticket in Wisconsin matched five numbers with a 2X multiplier, winning $2 million. This jackpot is the ninth-largest in Powerball history, following a $2.04 billion record set in 2022.
- Powerball jackpot grows to $786M for Wednesday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $786 million for the upcoming Wednesday drawing, making it one of the ten largest jackpots in the game's history.
- Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, trailblazing Reston lawmaker, dies at 82 and more headlines
Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, a trailblazing Reston lawmaker, died at 82. Additional headlines include unspent Southwest flood relief funds, Virginia’s state primary, local bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, and a $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Virginia.
- Powerball jackpot grows to $748M
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $748 million for Monday night's drawing, following no winners in Saturday's draw. The cash option for the jackpot is $325.1 million, with the drawing to take place from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee, Florida. One person won $2 million by matching five numbers and the Power Play, while five others won $1 million each by matching five numbers.
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $748M ahead of Monday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $748 million after no winner matched all numbers in Saturday's drawing. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday night, with a lump sum payout option of $325 million.
- $1M Powerball ticket sold at Maryland 7-Eleven
A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in College Park, Maryland, matching the first five numbers but missing the Powerball. Another Maryland player won $50,000, and the next Powerball jackpot is estimated at $748 million.