Powerball Jackpot Hits $147M Ahead of Wednesday Drawing

The Powerball jackpot is climbing again�now sitting at $147 million, with a $66.6 million cash option ahead of the Wednesday, March 25 drawing.

? Quick Highlights

? Jackpot currently at $147M
? Nearly 200 jackpot wins since 1992
? Available in 48 U.S. lotteries
? Not offered in: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah

? Recent Big Win

So far in 2026, there�s been just one jackpot winner:

? A lucky player in Arkansas scored $251 million
? Took home a lump sum of $118 million
? This was the second-largest win in Arkansas history, only behind the massive $1.817 billion prize from December 2025

?? How to Play

Getting in is simple:

Ticket price: $2 per play
Pick 6 numbers total:
- 5 white balls (1�69)
- 1 red Powerball (1�26)
Want a boost? Add Power Play for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes (2X�10X)

? Not into picking numbers? Go with Quick Pick and let the system decide.

? Can Non-U.S. Players Join?

Yes! You don�t need to be a U.S. citizen. Anyone can buy a ticket while visiting participating locations (as long as you meet the age requirement, usually 18+).

? Drawing Schedule

Drawings happen three times a week:

Monday
Wednesday
Saturday

If no one hits the jackpot, the prize just keeps growing�sometimes into the billions.

? Top 10 Powerball Jackpots (All-Time)

$2.040 billion � November 7, 2022 (California)
$1.817 billion � December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
$1.787 billion � September 6, 2025 (Missouri & Texas)
$1.765 billion � October 11, 2023 (California)
$1.586 billion � January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
$1.326 billion � April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
$1.080 billion � July 19, 2023 (California)
$842.4 million � January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
$768.4 million � March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
$758.7 million � August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)