Powerball Jackpot soars to $856M, eighth largest in game history
Summary
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $856 million, making it the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history. The drawing is held three times a week, and tickets cost $2 each.Key Facts
- The current Powerball jackpot is $856 million.
- This jackpot ranks as the eighth largest in Powerball history.
- It is the biggest Powerball jackpot since a $1.817 billion prize won in Arkansas in December 2025.
- Powerball tickets sell for $2 each.
- Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Powerball is played in 45 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
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