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Powerball Jackpot History

P
Powerball
$173M
+$15M since last draw
$500M$1B$1.5B$2B
Historic Runs
Mega Zone
Surge Phase
Steady Growth
Base Reset
Recent Draws
Sep 2
$146M
+$15M
Aug 31
$131M
+$12M
Aug 29
$119M
+$23M
Aug 26
$96M
+$15M
Aug 24
$81M
+$12M
Aug 22
$69M
+$21M
Aug 19
$48M
+$13M
Aug 17
$35M
All-Time Biggest Jackpots
1
$2B
Nov 7, 2022
Won
2
$1.8B
Dec 24, 2025
Won
3
$1.8B
Sep 6, 2025
Won
4
$1.8B
Oct 11, 2023
Won
5
$1.6B
Jan 13, 2016
Won
6
$1.3B
Apr 6, 2024
Won
7
$1.1B
Jul 19, 2023
Won
8
$1B
Aug 12, 2026
Won
9
$842.4M
Jan 1, 2024
Won
10
$768.4M
Mar 27, 2019
Won

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest Powerball jackpot ever won?
The largest Powerball jackpot ever won was $2.04 billion, drawn on November 7, 2022, in California. It remains the largest lottery jackpot in US history. Second place is $1.765 billion from October 11, 2023.
How often does the Powerball jackpot reset after a winner?
After a jackpot is won, Powerball resets to a minimum starting jackpot (currently $20 million). From there it rolls over every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday until someone matches all 5 white balls plus the Powerball. Each rollover typically adds $5–$20 million depending on ticket sales.
How fast does the Powerball jackpot grow?
Jackpot growth accelerates as the prize gets larger, because higher jackpots drive more ticket sales. During the base phase ($20M–$50M), jackpots grow roughly $5–8M per draw. During surge phases ($200M+), growth can exceed $30–50M per draw as ticket sales spike.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. To put that in perspective, you are about 250 times more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime than to win the Powerball jackpot.
How many Powerball jackpots are won per year?
On average, Powerball produces about 3–5 jackpot winners per year. Long jackpot runs (50+ draws) happen roughly once or twice a year when winners are scarce. The longest runs tend to produce the biggest jackpots.
Can I still claim a Powerball prize from a past drawing?
No - Powerball prizes expire. The claim window varies by state but is typically 90 days to 1 year from the draw date. After that, prizes are forfeited. This jackpot history page is for informational and historical curiosity only.