Powerball winning numbers revealed for March 16 drawing: Did anyone win $88 million jackpot on Monday night?

The Powerball jackpot surged to an estimated $88 million for the March 16 drawing, reigniting excitement among players across the United States. As of Monday evening, officials had not confirmed any ticket matching all six numbers. If no winner emerges, the prize pool will roll over and continue to grow for the next draw.

Lottery organizers are urging participants to double-check their tickets. Even without a jackpot winner, multiple lower-tier prizes may still be awarded, ranging from modest cash sums to multimillion-dollar payouts depending on how many numbers are matched.

The eventual winner will have a choice between two payout options. The annuity, valued at roughly $88 million, is distributed over 30 years in annual installments that typically increase by about 5 percent. Alternatively, winners can opt for a one-time lump sum, currently estimated at around $40 million before taxes.


Despite steep odds of about 1 in 292.2 million, the game continues to draw widespread participation. Tickets are available in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This latest rollover follows a recent string of major wins. On March 2, a ticket in Arkansas landed a $250.8 million jackpot via the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The prize ranks as the state’s second-largest Powerball win, behind the record $1.817 billion jackpot awarded in December 2025. Earlier, a ticket in North Carolina secured an estimated $209 million jackpot on January 21, underscoring a recent run of big lottery payouts.

Powerball winning numbers for March 16

The winning numbers for March 16 (Monday): 07-10-20-47-52 and the Powerball is: 20. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place Wednesday, March 18. 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.