What time is the Powerball drawing? Check when the numbers for the $1 billion jackpot will be revealed

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after going months without a jackpot winner. The cash option for the August 12 drawing was estimated at $433.1 million.

If a player won the jackpot, the prize would rank as the eighth-largest in Powerball history. The winning numbers were expected shortly after the 10:59 p.m. ET drawing.

What time is the Powerball drawing?

The drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The drawing is broadcast live on the Powerball website.


Ticket purchase deadlines vary by state. In New Jersey, tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. on the drawing day, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

When was the Powerball jackpot last won?

The jackpot was last won on May 2, when players in Florida and Texas shared the $20 million grand prize.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Monday drawings were introduced in 2021.

How to play Powerball

A Powerball ticket costs $2. Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. A Quick Pick option is also available, allowing the lottery system to generate numbers randomly.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls, except in California. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot.

Players can add Power Play for an additional $1, which can increase eligible non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. A 10x Power Play option is available when the jackpot is below $150 million.

Where is Powerball available?

Powerball is offered in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores and some airport terminals. Online ticket orders are also available through Jackpocket in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

Top 10 Powerball jackpots

The $1 billion August 12, 2026 jackpot would rank eighth among the largest Powerball prizes since the lottery began in 1992.

1. $2.04 billion, November 7, 2022, California
2. $1.817 billion, December 24, 2025, Arkansas
3. $1.787 billion, September 6, 2025, Missouri and Texas
4. $1.765 billion, October 11, 2023, California
5. $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016, California, Florida and Tennessee
6. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024, Oregon
7. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023, California
8. $1 billion, August 12, 2026, Powerball
9. $842.4 million, January 1, 2024, Michigan
10. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019, Wisconsin