Did Anyone Win Powerball Last Night? Winning Numbers, Jackpot Status & Next Drawing

Yes—one extremely lucky ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, snapping up the entire $1.04 billion jackpot. A record-setting win in Quincy, Illinois • The Illinois Lottery confirmed the winning ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee Gas convenience store at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy. • This is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever and the biggest U.S. lottery payday of 2026 so far. Winning numbers & Power Play 4 – 26 – 66 – 67 – 69 and Powerball 9; the Power Play multiplier was 2×. Other million-dollar payouts • $2 million: 1 ticket in Massachusetts (Match 5 + Power Play) • $1 million each: 4 tickets sold in Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina. What’s next for players? • The jackpot resets to an estimated $20 million (cash option about $9.5 million) for Saturday night’s drawing, per Powerball officials. • Winners have up to a year (varies by state) to claim prizes; large-prize holders should immediately sign the ticket, make copies and consult financial and legal advisers. Odds & taxes reminder • Jackpot odds remain 1 in 292.2 million. • Federal withholding is 24 %, and Illinois levies 4.95 % state tax on lottery winnings; actual liability can be higher at tax time. How to check your numbers Scan tickets in the official state lottery app, at licensed retailers or compare against results posted on Powerball.com within minutes of each drawing. Powerball draws every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players must purchase tickets by cutoff times (typically 9:45 p.m. ET) to participate in the next game. Responsible play Lottery officials urge players to set a budget and stick to it; help is available via the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-522-4700.