Powerball’s jackpot has climbed to $203 million for the Monday, February 23 drawing, with a cash option of $94.6 million. With the top prize still unclaimed in the prior draw, the rollover is drawing fresh attention from lottery players tracking the next big payout.
Powerball has been running since 1992 and is now offered through 48 participating lotteries. Five states do not sell Powerball tickets: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Powerball Winning Numbers (Feb 23, 2026): 5 – 11 – 23 – 29 – 47 | Powerball: 6
Power Play: 2x
States with the most Powerball jackpot winners
Among participating lotteries, the top states historically associated with the most jackpot winners include Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Top 10 biggest Powerball jackpots
The current $203 million prize sits well below the record-setting jackpots, but it remains a major draw for players watching rollovers build. Here are the largest Powerball jackpots on record:
$2.040 billion — Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
$1.817 billion — Dec. 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
$1.787 billion — Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
$1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida and Tennessee)
$1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
$1.080 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
$842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024 (Michigan)
$768.4 million — Mar. 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
Who can play Powerball
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident to buy a Powerball ticket. Anyone can purchase tickets from an authorized retailer while physically present in a participating jurisdiction, as long as they meet the legal age requirement at the point of sale, which is typically 18 years old.
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players select six numbers:
Five white balls (numbers 1 to 69)
One red Powerball (numbers 1 to 26)
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls in any order plus the red Powerball.
Players can add Power Play for $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x depending on the multiplier drawn. The Quick Pick option is also available for tickets where the system randomly selects numbers.
Powerball drawing schedule
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at approximately 11 p.m. ET. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize rolls over and increases for the next drawing.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online
Online ordering is available in some locations through licensed lottery courier services where permitted by local rules. Availability depends on the jurisdiction. For official game rules, draw times, and verified results, refer to the Powerball official website.
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