# Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lottery-prize-wins-in-nz-and-australia
> Updated: 2026-08-17T08:30:00.000Z. Sources: 135. Developments: 16.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-reaches-35-million-after-unclaimed-drawing

### 2026-08-12: 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.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-reaches-1-billion

### 2026-08-12: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-lottery-jackpots-reach-2675-million-and-1-billion

### 2026-08-10: 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.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-reaches-905-million

### 2026-08-08: 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.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-lottery-draws-held-in-colombia

### 2026-08-05: 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.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-hits-786-million-rolls-to-856-million-after-no-top-prize-winner

### 2026-08-03: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-reaches-748-million-as-monday-drawing-finds-no-winner

### 2026-07-29: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-powerball-jackpot-climbs-to-707-million

### 2026-07-22: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-launches-national-lottery-powerball-with-record-300-million-jackpot

### 2026-07-20: 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

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-national-lottery-launches-powerball-game

### 2026-07-12: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/email-scams-cost-winners-27-million-in-australia-and-135-k-in-cyprus

### 2026-07-07: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerball-jackpot-rolls-over-as-uk-launch-approaches-australian-player-claims-40-million-prize

### 2026-06-28: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-powerball-winner-almost-missed-27-million-prize-after-deleting-email

### 2026-06-28: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thistle-kiosk-in-canberra-sells-40-million-powerball-ticket-winner-not-located

### 2026-06-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-records-two-multimillion-lottery-wins-in-weeks

### 2026-05-30: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-lottery-winners-claim-200000-each-as-powerball-jackpot-rises

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