When was the last powerball jackpot winner

On 28 October 2026, lottery officials confirmed that a single winning ticket for the Powerball jackpot was sold in Pennsylvania, ending a multi-week streak without a grand prize winner. The lucky ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball drawn during the 26 October 2026 evening session. The estimated jackpot for this specific drawing reached $214 million, with a cash option value of approximately $112.5 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that the winning ticket was purchased at a retail location in the eastern part of the state, though the identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed to the public. This win marks the most recent instance of a jackpot being claimed in the multi-state lottery game. Following this event, the Powerball jackpot was reset to its base starting amount of $20 million for the subsequent drawing. Lottery representatives have encouraged all participants to check their tickets carefully, as the winner has one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.