Powerball winning numbers released for February 18 drawing: Did anyone win $169 million jackpot on Wednesday night?

The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $169 million for the February 18 drawing, sparking renewed excitement among lottery players nationwide. As of Wednesday night, officials had not confirmed whether any ticket matched all six winning numbers. If there is no jackpot winner, the prize will roll over and grow for the next drawing.

Players are being reminded to carefully check their tickets, as several secondary prizes are still up for grabs. These range from smaller cash rewards to multimillion-dollar payouts, even without hitting the jackpot combination.

A potential jackpot winner would have two payout options: a 30-year annuity valued at about $169 million, with annual payments increasing by 5%, or a lump-sum cash option estimated at roughly $79.2 million before taxes.


Powerball jackpots often climb rapidly due to the game’s long odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The lottery is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

The current jackpot comes after a recent reset, following a winning ticket sold in North Carolina that claimed an estimated $209 million prize on January 21. Powerball also made headlines in December 2025, when a man from Arkansas won a record-setting $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, the second-largest lottery win in US history.

Powerball winning numbers for February 18

The winning numbers for February 18 (Wednesday): 09-33-52-64-66 and the Powerball is: 01. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Saturday, February 21. 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.