Powerball jackpot soars to $190 million for September 7 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home

The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $190 million for Monday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The advertised jackpot is based on the annuity option, which would be paid to the winner in installments over 30 years. Players who choose a one-time lump-sum payment can instead take the estimated $81.9 million cash option. However, the advertised amounts are not necessarily what the winner would ultimately receive. Powerball prizes are subject to federal income taxes, while additional state and local taxes may also apply, depending on where the winning ticket was purchased. As a result, the winner’s final after-tax payout could be significantly lower than either the advertised annuity or cash value.

POWERBALL'S MASSIVE JACKPOTS CONTINUE IN 2026

Winning the Powerball jackpot is notoriously difficult. To take home the grand prize, a player must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball. The odds of matching all six numbers are approximately 1 in 292.2 million, making a jackpot win an extraordinarily rare event. Even so, 2026 has already delivered several enormous Powerball prizes. The year’s biggest jackpot was won on August 12, when a ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers to claim an estimated $1.04 billion. The jackpot had rolled over through 44 consecutive drawings before the Illinois ticket ended the long streak. The prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.


The winner can receive the advertised $1.04 billion through a 30-year annuity or select an estimated $450.5 million cash payout. Either option is subject to taxes, meaning the final amount the winner keeps will be lower. Other states have also produced major Powerball winners in 2026. A ticket sold in North Carolina won an estimated $209.3 million jackpot in January. In March, a player in Arkansas claimed an estimated $250.8 million, followed by a Delaware ticket that won approximately $231 million in April.

HOW HIGH CAN THE POWERBALL JACKPOT GO?

Powerball jackpots can climb rapidly when no ticket matches all six winning numbers. Each drawing without a jackpot winner sends the prize into the next drawing, allowing the amount to grow by millions of dollars. The largest Powerball jackpot ever won remains the $2.04 billion prize from 2022. Two other jackpots surpassed $1.7 billion, reaching $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion in 2025.

Players also have opportunities to win significant prizes without hitting the jackpot. A ticket matching all five white balls but missing the red Powerball can win $1 million before taxes. Players who purchase the optional Power Play feature may also see certain non-jackpot prizes multiplied, potentially increasing their payout.

Powerball tickets are available across 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Its broad reach, combined with the possibility of jackpots climbing into the hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars, continues to attract millions of hopeful players. Whenever the top prize rolls over from one drawing to the next, interest typically grows as players dream of becoming the next massive jackpot winner.

Powerball winning numbers for September 5

The winning numbers for September 5 (Saturday): 15-40-47-53-59 and the Powerball is: 09. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on September 7, Monday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot

Match 5 White Balls: $1 million

Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000

Match 4 White Balls: $100

Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100

Match 3 White Balls: $7

Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7

Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4

Match Powerball: $4

Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million

Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000

Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400

Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400

Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28

Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28

Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16

Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.