A single Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey has won an estimated $847 million jackpot in the Wednesday, November 4, 2026, drawing, ending 35 consecutive drawings without a grand-prize winner.
The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56, and Powerball 21, with a 2x Power Play multiplier. The prize ranks as the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, giving the unidentified winner a choice between a $363.1 million cash payment and the full annuity.
The jackpot was initially estimated at $835 million before increasing to $847 million. More than one million other tickets nationwide also won prizes in Wednesday’s drawing.
Powerball Winning Numbers for November 4, 2026
Here are the official results:
- White balls: 15, 34, 41, 53, 56
- Red Powerball: 21
- Power Play: 2x
- Jackpot: $847 million
- Cash option: $363.1 million
- Winning state: New Jersey
White-ball numbers can match in any order, but the red Powerball must match separately. Players should check every ticket line because smaller prizes are available without matching all six numbers.
Where Was the $847 Million Powerball Ticket Sold?
Powerball confirmed that the jackpot-winning ticket was purchased in New Jersey. However, the exact store and town were not identified in the initial November 5 announcement.
The winner’s identity also remains undisclosed. New Jersey allows lottery winners to remain anonymous indefinitely.
This marks New Jersey’s 12th Powerball jackpot victory. Its previous jackpot winner claimed a $222.6 million prize in June 2024.
Powerball Winner’s Cash Payout and Taxes
The winner can select the advertised $847 million annuity, paid through 30 increasing payments over 29 years, or approximately $363.1 million in cash.
Both figures are before federal and applicable state taxes. The final take-home amount will depend on the payment choice and the winner’s tax circumstances.
The result follows the $1.04 billion jackpot won in Illinois in August 2026. Earlier, another billion-dollar Powerball drawing highlighted how repeated rollovers can push prizes to historic levels.
More Than One Million Powerball Tickets Win Prizes
Wednesday’s drawing produced more than one million winning tickets nationwide.
- 25 tickets: $50,000 each
- 4 tickets: $100,000 each with Power Play
- $1 million Match 5 winners: None
- $2 million Match 5 Power Play winners: None
The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately one in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any prize are about one in 24.9.
Powerball’s biggest jackpots include the $2.04 billion California prize in 2022 and the $1.817 billion Arkansas Powerball jackpot from December 2025.
How to Claim a Powerball Prize in New Jersey
New Jersey Lottery tickets generally must be claimed within one year of the drawing. Winners should protect their original ticket, verify the numbers and contact the lottery for official claim instructions.
Jackpot winners should consider professional financial and tax advice before choosing a payment option. Players should never pay an unsolicited advance fee to collect supposed lottery winnings.
Next Powerball Drawing: November 7, 2026
The next drawing takes place Saturday, November 7, at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with the jackpot resetting to an estimated $20 million.
Standard tickets cost $2, with Power Play available for an additional $1 in participating jurisdictions. The 10x multiplier will again be available for Saturday’s drawing.
Players can verify results through the official Powerball announcement.
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