The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an estimated $203 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, with a cash option of $94.6 million, according to the Powerball website. While no one hit the grand prize on Monday, February 23, 2026, the lure of a life-changing sum continues to drive ticket sales across the country. The winning numbers for Monday’s drawing are 29-11-5-23-47, with a Powerball of 6 and a Power Play of 2x.
This latest drawing follows a recent streak without a jackpot winner. The last Powerball jackpot was claimed on January 21, when a single ticket in North Carolina won $209 million. The current $203 million prize is drawing significant attention, especially as the Mega Millions jackpot too stands at a substantial $438 million, offering lottery players multiple chances at a massive payout.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are a daunting 1 in 292.2 million, but that hasn’t deterred hopefuls. Tickets cost $2 each, and retailers across the nation are seeing increased traffic as the jackpot grows. Players have until 10 p.m. Local time to purchase tickets in New York, while deadlines are 9:45 p.m. In New Jersey and 10 p.m. In Connecticut.
For those dreaming of what they’d do with the winnings, the Powerball website details the prize tiers. Matching all five white balls plus the Powerball wins the jackpot, while matching five white balls yields a $1 million prize. Smaller prizes are available for matching fewer numbers, with even matching just the Powerball awarding a $4 prize.
Powerball Winning Numbers – February 23, 2026
Here are the official winning numbers from the February 23, 2026 Powerball drawing:
- White Balls: 29-11-5-23-47
- Powerball: 6
- Power Play: 2x
Historical Powerball Jackpots
The Powerball has a history of generating enormous jackpots, captivating the nation with the possibility of instant wealth. Here’s a look at the top 10 largest Powerball jackpots in the game’s history:
- $2.04 billion, November 7, 2022: Won in California
- $1.817 billion, December 24, 2025: Won in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion, September 6, 2025: Won in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion, October 11, 2023: Won in California
- $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
- $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California
- $842.4 million, January 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
- $768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
How to Play and Watch the Drawing
To play Powerball, players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the official Powerball website at 11 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. It may also be available on local television stations depending on your market. You can watch the drawing live by clicking here.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25. As the jackpot continues to grow, anticipation will undoubtedly build, and millions will be hoping to match the winning numbers and claim their share of the prize.
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