Powerball jackpot climbs to $856 million ahead of Saturday draw
The Powerball prize pool has risen to an estimated $856 million, the eighth-largest in the game's history, as tickets sell ahead of the Saturday drawing.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $856 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, making it the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history. The prize follows a $20 million split win on May 2, 2026, by tickets in Florida and Texas.
Lottery officials note that the odds of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million for both U.S. and U.K. players. Tickets cost $2 and the game is offered in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26, with draws held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
"The expanded player base will allow Powerball jackpots to grow more quickly, likely increasing sales as more people are drawn to larger grand prizes," lottery officials said.
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