The Powerball jackpot is back in focus this Saturday night, with an estimated top prize of $57 million and a cash option valued at $25.8 million. The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET, as players check tickets and watch to see whether early-year momentum continues.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026: 2 – 8 – 14 – 40 – 63 and Powerball 23 Powerplay was 3x
What happened in the last Powerball draw?
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 did not produce a jackpot winner, allowing Saturday’s prize to roll higher. As usual, many tickets still matched smaller prize tiers.
A $209 million winner already in 2026
Early 2026 has already delivered one major Powerball moment. On Jan. 22, a single ticket sold in North Carolina matched all six numbers to win a $209 million jackpot.
The winner chose the lump-sum payout of $95.3 million. After required federal and state tax withholdings, the final take-home amount totaled $68.6 million. Under North Carolina law, winners of prizes above $50 million may remain anonymous for up to 90 days, and the winner elected to use that option.
How Powerball jackpots are trending in 2026
Powerball jackpots can climb quickly, especially after a large win resets the prize and fresh ticket sales build. With drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, even a short stretch without a jackpot winner can push the headline number up fast.
What would a $57 million Powerball win pay after taxes?
Powerball winners who choose the lump-sum cash option would take home an estimated $25.8 million before taxes. After mandatory federal withholding and potential state taxes, the final payout would typically land in the range of $16 million to $18 million, depending on where the ticket was sold.
Winners who opt for the annuity instead receive annual payments over 30 years, though the total amount is still subject to federal and state taxes each year.
Do you need to be a U.S. resident to play?
No. In participating jurisdictions, anyone who meets the legal age requirement—typically 18 years old—can buy a ticket from an authorized retailer, regardless of nationality.
Tickets are sold in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How to play Powerball
- Each ticket costs $2 per play.
- Pick five white balls from 1–69.
- Pick one red Powerball from 1–26.
- Optional Power Play costs $1 and multiplies non-jackpot prizes.
To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball, in any order.
For verified winning numbers, official rules, and odds, check the official Powerball website.
