A single ticket sold in Illinois won the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, ending a 44-drawing run and delivering the biggest lottery prize of 2026.

The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with Powerball 9 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot on August 12?

Yes. One ticket, sold in Illinois, matched all six numbers to claim the $1.04 billion annuity prize, according to Powerball. The jackpot ranks as the eighth-largest in game history.

What is the cash option?

The winner may choose a lump-sum cash payment of $450.5 million before taxes, or the full $1.04 billion annuity distributed across 30 graduated payments over 29 years, according to Powerball. Both figures are before federal and state taxes.

Were there other big winners in the August 12 drawing?

A ticket sold in Massachusetts matched all five white balls and used the Power Play option, winning $2 million, according to Powerball. Four additional tickets sold in Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina each matched all five white balls to win $1 million apiece.

How long had the jackpot been rolling?

Wednesday's drawing was the 44th consecutive drawing in this jackpot run, which started after the game was last won on May 2, 2026, according to Powerball. The $1.04 billion prize is also the largest single lottery jackpot of 2026, surpassing the $800 million Mega Millions prize won by a Florida ticket on July 28. See our earlier coverage of that Florida Mega Millions win.

Is this a Powerball record?

No, but it lands in the top ten. The all-time largest Powerball prize is $2.04 billion, won in California in November 2022. Last year's $1.8 billion Arkansas jackpot ranks second. Wednesday's $1.04 billion prize is eighth in game history, according to Powerball.

Did UK players participate for the first time in this jackpot?

Yes. This was the first Powerball jackpot run to include players from the United Kingdom, after Powerball launched UK ticket sales on July 21, 2026, according to Powerball. Organizers said the expanded player base is expected to help grow future jackpots faster.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

With the jackpot won, Powerball resets to a base $20 million annuity for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET (9:59 p.m. CT, 8:59 p.m. MT, 7:59 p.m. PT). Exact ticket-sale cutoff times vary by state, generally about an hour before the draw.

How do I check my Powerball ticket?

Use WonYet to check your Powerball ticket or browse the full Powerball numbers archive. If you believe you hold a winning ticket, review how to claim a lottery prize before approaching the lottery, and run your prize through our lottery tax calculator to estimate your take-home after federal and Illinois state withholding.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Powerball. Overall any-prize odds are approximately 1 in 24.9. See our full odds page for every prize tier.

Sources: Powerball.com (official press release) · NBC News · CNN · Forbes · ClickOnDetroit

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