The Powerball jackpot is climbing once again, reaching an estimated $102 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, with a cash option valued at approximately $46.8 million.

Powerball winning numbers for February 7, 2026

Recent Powerball jackpot winner in 2026

So far this year, one Powerball player has already claimed a major prize. A ticket sold in North Carolina matched all six numbers on January 21, securing an estimated $209 million jackpot.

The winner later chose the lump-sum option, taking home roughly $95.3 million before taxes.

Largest Powerball jackpots in history

• $2.040 billion – November 7, 2022 (California)
• $1.817 billion – December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
• $1.787 billion – September 6, 2025 (Missouri & Texas)
• $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 (California)
• $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 (California, Florida & Tennessee)
• $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
• $1.080 billion – July 19, 2023 (California)
• $842.4 million – January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
• $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
• $758.7 million – August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

Who can play Powerball?

You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball. Anyone who is legally present in a participating jurisdiction may purchase a ticket if they meet the minimum age requirement, typically 18 years old.

Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

How to play Powerball

Each Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. Players choose five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball numbered 1 to 26.

For an additional $1, players can add the Power Play option, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X, depending on the draw.