Powerball winner new jersey 847 million

On 24 October 2026, the New Jersey Lottery officially confirmed that a single winning ticket for the massive $847 million Powerball jackpot was sold at a retail location in the state. The life-changing ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball number during the drawing held earlier that week. Lottery officials announced that the winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Monmouth County, which will receive a significant bonus for selling the jackpot-winning entry. The winner, who has yet to come forward publicly, has the option to take the prize as an annuity paid over 30 years or as a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $412 million before taxes. This win marks one of the largest lottery payouts in New Jersey history, sparking widespread excitement across the region. State lottery representatives have urged the ticket holder to sign the back of the ticket, secure it in a safe place, and contact the lottery headquarters to begin the claims process.