Powerball jackpot history for 2026: jackpots this year have ranged from a $20 million reset to the $1.04 billion won in Illinois on Aug. 12. Here is every jackpot run in our records, which begin April 1, 2026.
| Run started | Last drawing | Drawings | Starting jackpot | Final jackpot | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | 9 | $35 million | $143 million | Won |
| May 2, 2026 | Aug. 12, 2026 | 45 | $20 million | $1 billion | Won ($1.04 billion, Illinois) |
| Aug. 15, 2026 | Nov. 4, 2026 | 36 | $20 million | $835 million | Still rolling ($835 million next) |
How fast does a jackpot grow?
Early in a run, the jackpot usually adds $10 million to $20 million per drawing. Above $500 million, jumps of $20 million to $45 million per drawing are common as ticket sales rise.
Read more: how the current run compares and the $1.04 billion Illinois win.
How we counted: 90 Powerball drawings with published jackpot estimates since April 11, 2026, through Nov. 4, 2026. Only drawings under the current number range are included. This list is updated after every drawing. Past results don’t change the odds: every number has the same chance in every drawing.
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