Powerball Draws Tonight at $544M; Mega Millions Hits 2026 Record $707M
· By Patrick Gilmore, Founder
No one won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday, July 18, putting $544 million on the line for tonight's drawing, Monday, July 20. Mega Millions follows Tuesday, July 21, at an estimated $707 million, the largest lottery jackpot of 2026, according to the Mega Millions Consortium.
What are tonight's Powerball jackpot details?
The Powerball annuity jackpot stands at $544 million, according to the Louisiana Lottery and the Virginia Lottery. The cash value for a single winner would be $241.6 million before taxes.
Two players did win $1 million each in Saturday's drawing, one from Arizona and one from Massachusetts, according to Powerball officials. Neither ticket included the Power Play multiplier, which would have raised the prize to $4 million at Saturday's 4x draw.
What are the winning Powerball numbers from Saturday?
The winning numbers were 9, 14, 44, 50 and 56, with Powerball 3 and a Power Play multiplier of 4x, according to Powerball.
When is the Powerball drawing tonight, and how late can you buy a ticket?
The Powerball drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. ET (9:59 p.m. CT, 8:59 p.m. MT, 7:59 p.m. PT), according to Powerball. Ticket sales cut off times vary by state, typically 59 to 90 minutes before the draw, so check with your state lottery for the exact deadline.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, according to Powerball officials. The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 25. See our lottery odds guide for a full breakdown by prize tier.
How long has the Powerball jackpot been rolling?
The Powerball jackpot has been rolling since at least mid-July, with no grand prize winner in recent drawings. Check your Powerball numbers from recent draws on WonYet.
What is the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday?
Mega Millions draws Tuesday, July 21, at an estimated $707 million annuity, with a cash option of $307.7 million before taxes, according to the Louisiana Lottery and Texas Lottery. That is the largest jackpot of 2026 for any game, surpassing a $536 million Mega Millions prize won on March 10, 2026, according to multiple lottery officials.
The jackpot has been rolling since March 17, 2026, when a single ticket purchased in Ohio won a $60 million prize, making Tuesday's draw the 36th consecutive drawing without a Mega Millions jackpot winner, according to the Mega Millions Consortium.
When does Mega Millions draw on Tuesday?
The Mega Millions drawing takes place at 11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, July 21. Exact ticket purchase cutoffs vary by state; Louisiana Lottery advises buying by 9 p.m. local time on the night of the drawing.
Annuity or cash: what is the difference?
The advertised Powerball jackpot of $544 million is the annuity value, paid over 29 years in 30 graduated annual installments. The one-time cash option is $241.6 million before taxes. For Mega Millions, the $707 million annuity compares to a $307.7 million cash value before taxes. Our lottery taxes guide explains what federal and state withholding typically look like for both options.
How do I check my tickets?
Use WonYet to check your Powerball ticket or check your Mega Millions ticket after tonight's and Tuesday's drawings. Our lottery draw calendar has every upcoming draw date and time.
Sources: Louisiana Lottery (Powerball) · Louisiana Lottery (Mega Millions) · Virginia Lottery · ABC10 / USA TODAY Network · MyNewsLA · WBBJ-TV
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