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Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot

Overview

The Powerball jackpot reached a historic milestone in August 2026. Following a series of rollovers, including an estimated $786 million prize for the August 5 drawing, the jackpot climbed to an estimated $856 million for the August 8 drawing. During that period, Powerball tickets also became available in the United Kingdom for the first time.

A single ticket sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, won the jackpot on August 12, which was estimated at $1.04 billion. This win ended a 44-drawing streak without a grand prize winner and marked the largest prize of 2026. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and the red Powerball 9. The winner may choose between a 30-year annuity or a one-time lump sum estimated at approximately $450.5 million before taxes. The Hy-Vee station is eligible for a $500,000 bonus.

Secondary prizes in the August 12 drawing included $1 million Match 5 winners in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and California, and a $2 million Power Play winner in Massachusetts.

Following the Illinois win, subsequent drawings failed to produce a grand prize winner. The jackpot rose to an estimated $35 million for the drawing on Monday, August 17. During the recent weekend drawings, several players in Washington secured tier-three prizes, including one $100,000 win via the PowerPlay multiplier and two $50,000 wins.

Entities

Powerball · Multi-State Lottery Association · United States · Allwyn UK · Kansas Lottery

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Powerball jackpot reaches $35 million after unclaimed drawing

    The Powerball jackpot has reached $35 million following an unclaimed drawing. Recent winners include an Illinois resident who won $1.04 billion and several Washington players securing prizes up to $100,000.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 38 sources
    Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot

    A $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot was won by a single ticket sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, ending a 44-drawing streak without a top prize winner.

  3. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Texas lottery jackpots reach $26.75 million and $1 billion

    A Texas Lotto Texas player won a $26.75 million jackpot, while the Powerball grand prize has climbed to an estimated $1 billion.

  4. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 28 sources
    Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion after consecutive rollovers

    The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion, the largest of 2026, following a long streak of no winners. The prize is now also available to players in the United Kingdom.

  5. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Powerball jackpot rises to $905 million ahead of Monday drawing

    The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $905 million for Monday's drawing, becoming the eighth-largest in history after no grand prize winner was found on Saturday.

  6. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Powerball jackpot climbs to $856 million for Saturday drawing

    After no winner at $786 M, Powerball’s jackpot rose to $856 M for Saturday’s draw, the eighth‑largest ever, with a $1 M Ohio consolation win and new ticket sales in the UK.

  7. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million for Wednesday drawing

    Monday's Powerball draw had no jackpot winner, pushing the prize to $786 million for Wednesday's drawing; a Wisconsin ticket won $2 million with Power Play.

  8. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    US Powerball jackpot climbs to $707 million

    Powerball’s jackpot jumped to $707 million, offering a cash option of $309.7 million before taxes and attracting U.K. players; no winner was drawn on Wednesday.

  9. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    UK launches National Lottery Powerball with record £300 million jackpot

    UK’s National Lottery debut of Powerball offers a £300 million starting jackpot, uncapped roll‑overs up to ~£1.5 billion, and 30‑year annuity payouts, with tickets now on sale nationwide.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Powerball launches in the United Kingdom, tickets on sale Tuesday

    Allwyn brings US Powerball to the UK with ticket sales starting Tuesday; UK players pay £4 per line for the same billion‑dollar jackpot, supporting charitable projects and marking Powerball's first launch out‑s

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Email scams cost winners €27 million in Australia and €135 k in Cyprus

    An Australian Powerball winner and a Cypriot woman lost €27 million and €135 k respectively after email scams about lottery winnings and crypto investments.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Powerball jackpot rolls over as UK launch approaches; Australian player claims $40 million prize

    Powerball's $416 million jackpot rolls over as the UK launch nears, while an Australian ticket wins a $40 million prize from the June 25 draw.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian Powerball winner avoids losing €27 million after ignoring scam email

    A Melbourne man nearly missed a €27 million Powerball prize after deleting a lottery email he thought was a scam, but later claimed the winnings.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Thistle Kiosk at Westfield Woden sells $40 million Powerball ticket

    Thistle Kiosk at Westfield Woden sold the $40 million Powerball division‑one ticket; officials urge the holder to claim the prize.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia records two multi‑million lottery wins in weeks

    Australia saw a $40 million Powerball jackpot go unclaimed in the ACT and a Perth man win AUD 1.8 million in the Saturday Lotto, ten years after a previous multi‑million win.

  16. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New Zealand Lottery Winners Claim $200,000 Each as Powerball Jackpot Rises

    Two Kiwis win $200,000 each in Powerball; jackpot rolls over to $25‑$28 million; nine Lotto players claim six‑figure prizes.

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