Powerball Jackpot History
Powerball jackpot winners since January 2, 2016: 75 jackpots in 1,394 draws. The biggest was $2.04 billion on November 7, 2022, one ticket sold in California. 8 jackpots topped $1 billion and 18 topped $500 million. A jackpot run usually ends within 16.5 draws, but the longest lasted 47.
No one has won since August 12, 2026 (one ticket sold in Illinois): the jackpot has rolled 26 draws since August 15, 2026. That's already longer than half of all jackpot runs since 2016 (median 16.5 draws).
The Powerball jackpot at every draw
The 10 biggest Powerball jackpots ever
| # | Date won | Jackpot | Cash value | Ticket sold in | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 7, 2022 | $2.04B | $997.6M | California | 41 |
| 2 | Dec 24, 2025 | $1.817B | $834.9M | Arkansas | 47 |
| 3 | Sep 6, 2025 | $1.787B | $820.6M | Missouri, Texas (2 tickets) | 42 |
| 4 | Oct 11, 2023 | $1.765B | $774.1M | California | 36 |
| 5 | Jan 13, 2016 | $1.586B | $983.5M | California, Florida, Tennessee (3 tickets) | 4+ |
| 6 | Apr 6, 2024 | $1.326B | $621M | Oregon | 41 |
| 7 | Jul 19, 2023 | $1.08B | $558.1M | California | 39 |
| 8 | Aug 12, 2026 | $1.04B | $450.5M | Illinois | 44 |
| 9 | Jan 1, 2024 | $842.4M | $425.2M | Michigan | 35 |
| 10 | Mar 27, 2019 | $768.4M | $477M | Wisconsin | 26 |
Jackpot = the annuity (30 payments over 29 years); cash value = the lump sum before taxes. "Draws" counts every draw in the jackpot run, including the one it was won in.
Jackpots won by year
| Year | Draws | Jackpots won | Biggest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 | 6 | $1.04B · Aug 12, 2026 |
| 2025 | 157 | 6 | $1.817B · Dec 24, 2025 |
| 2024 | 157 | 9 | $1.326B · Apr 6, 2024 |
| 2023 | 156 | 5 | $1.765B · Oct 11, 2023 |
| 2022 | 157 | 7 | $2.04B · Nov 7, 2022 |
| 2021 | 123 | 6 | $731M · Jan 20, 2021 |
| 2020 | 105 | 7 | $396.9M · Jan 29, 2020 |
| 2019 | 104 | 7 | $768.4M · Mar 27, 2019 |
| 2018 | 104 | 8 | $687.8M · Oct 27, 2018 |
| 2017 | 104 | 7 | $758.7M · Aug 23, 2017 |
| 2016 | 105 | 7 | $1.586B · Jan 13, 2016 |
Where the jackpot tickets were sold
California leads with 11 jackpot-winning tickets. States with more people sell more tickets, so they produce more winners; your odds are the same anywhere.
| # | State | Jackpot tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 11 |
| 2 | Florida | 8 |
| 3 | New York | 7 |
| 4 | New Jersey | 6 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 4 |
| 6 | Michigan | 3 |
| 7 | Oregon | 3 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 3 |
| 10 | Arizona | 2 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 2 |
| 12 | Delaware | 2 |
Every Powerball jackpot won since Jan 2, 2016
"4+": that jackpot run started before January 2, 2016, where our records begin, so it isn't counted in the averages.
Questions
What is the biggest Powerball jackpot ever?
$2.04 billion, won on November 7, 2022 with one ticket sold in California. Its cash value was $997.6 million.
How often is the Powerball jackpot won?
75 jackpots in 1,394 draws from January 2, 2016 to October 12, 2026: about once every 18.6 draws, or 7 times a year.
How long does a Powerball jackpot roll before someone wins?
Half of the jackpot runs since 2016 were won within 16.5 draws (the median); the average is longer, 18.4 draws, because a few runs go on for months. The longest ran 47 draws, from September 8, 2025 to December 24, 2025, and ended at $1.817 billion.
Which state has sold the most Powerball jackpot tickets?
California, with 11 jackpot-winning tickets since January 2, 2016, followed by Florida (8) and New York (7). Big states sell more tickets, so they win more often; every ticket has the same odds.
How many Powerball jackpots have topped $1 billion?
8: $2.04B (Nov 7, 2022), $1.817B (Dec 24, 2025), $1.787B (Sep 6, 2025), $1.765B (Oct 11, 2023), $1.586B (Jan 13, 2016), $1.326B (Apr 6, 2024), $1.08B (Jul 19, 2023), $1.04B (Aug 12, 2026).
Draw results and prize data: the official Powerball draw reports, updated after every draw. Always check your ticket with your state lottery.