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Powerball Jackpot History

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Powerball
$544M
+$26.80000000000001M since last draw
$500M$1B$1.5B$2B
Historic Runs
Mega Zone
Surge Phase
Steady Growth
Base Reset
Recent Draws
Jul 18
$526M
+$26.80000000000001M
Jul 15
$499.2M
+$18.899999999999977M
Jul 13
$480.3M
+$16.30000000000001M
Jul 11
$464M
+$29.30000000000001M
Jul 8
$434.7M
+$17.19999999999999M
Jul 6
$417.5M
+$14.800000000000011M
Jul 4
$402.7M
+$27.30000000000001M
Jul 1
$375.4M
All-Time Biggest Jackpots
1
$2B
Nov 7, 2022
Won
2
$2B
Nov 8, 2022
Won
3
$1.8B
Dec 24, 2025
Won
4
$1.8B
Sep 6, 2025
Won
5
$1.8B
Oct 11, 2023
Won
6
$1.7B
Nov 5, 2022
Won
7
$1.6B
Dec 22, 2025
Won
8
$1.6B
Jan 13, 2016
Won
9
$1.6B
Oct 9, 2023
Won
10
$1.4B
Sep 3, 2025
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 8, 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.