Could Tonight Be Your Lucky Night? Powerball Jackpot Soars to $203 Million!

Are you dreaming of becoming the next Powerball millionaire? The Powerball jackpot is currently estimated at a staggering $203 million, with a cash option of $94.6 million, all up for grabs in tonight’s drawing (Tuesday, February 24, 2026), according to the official Powerball website.

Recent Jackpot Winner

The last Powerball jackpot was won on January 21st, with a lucky winner in North Carolina taking home a prize of $209 million. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is also impressive, currently sitting at $438 million, as reported on the Mega Millions website.

Powerball Winning Numbers – February 23, 2026

The Powerball winning numbers for Monday, February 23, 2026, are in! Did you match them?

• 29
• 11
• 5
• 23
• 47

Powerball: 6

Power Play: 2x

For a complete history of previous Powerball winners, visit the official lottery’s winners page.

Next Drawing & Ticket Deadlines

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th. Drawings are held three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Be sure to check your state’s deadlines for ticket purchases:

• New York: In-store and online sales close at 10:00 p.m. on the draw night.
• New Jersey: Deadline is 9:45 p.m.
• Connecticut: Deadline is 10:00 p.m.

How to Play Powerball

Playing Powerball is simple! Choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn (five white balls plus the red Powerball). The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, but even smaller prizes can be won with partial matches.

Powerball tickets cost $2 each. Find a retailer near you using the New York Lottery retailer locator.

Watch the Powerball Drawing Live

You can watch the Powerball drawing live on the official lottery website at 11:00 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Click here to watch the drawing. It may also be broadcast on a local television station in your area.

Top 10 Powerball Jackpots in History

Since its inception in 1992, the Powerball lottery has created numerous millionaires. Here’s a look at the top 10 largest jackpots awarded:

(This story has been updated to include the latest information.)