Powerball winning numbers

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, lottery officials confirmed the results of the Powerball drawing held on the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026. The winning numbers drawn were 12, 24, 38, 45, and 62, with the Powerball being 19. The Power Play multiplier for this specific drawing was 3x. Following the conclusion of the draw, officials announced that there was no jackpot winner for the top prize, which had climbed to an estimated $142 million. As a result, the jackpot for the upcoming Wednesday drawing is projected to increase to approximately $155 million with a cash option of $78.4 million. While the grand prize remained unclaimed, several players across the country successfully matched five numbers to secure secondary prizes of $1 million each. Retailers and lottery commissions are reminding all participants to check their tickets carefully against the official numbers posted on the state lottery websites. Players have a limited window to claim their winnings, and all tickets must be validated at authorized lottery locations to ensure eligibility for prize payouts.