Powerball Results & Numbers
Next drawing: Saturday, March 28 · Drawings Mon / Wed / Sat at 10:59 PM ET
Source: NY Lottery public data · Updated after each drawing
How to Play Powerball
All 9 Powerball Prize Tiers
Every combination that wins, what it pays, and what it pays with Power Play. Overall odds of winning anything: 1 in 24.87.
| Match | Odds | Prize | w/ Power Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + PB | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 + PB | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 | $100,000* |
| 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100 | $200* |
| 3 + PB | 1 in 14,494 | $100 | $200* |
| 3 | 1 in 580 | $7 | $14* |
| 2 + PB | 1 in 701 | $7 | $14* |
| 1 + PB | 1 in 92 | $4 | $8* |
| PB only | 1 in 38 | $4 | $8* |
* Power Play multiplier (2x-10x) applied. 10x only available when jackpot < $150M. Match 5 always becomes $2M with Power Play.
Power Play Multiplier — How It Works
Power Play costs $1 extra per ticket. A weighted 43-ball drum determines the multiplier. Here are the exact odds of each multiplier being drawn:
| Multiplier | Odds of Being Drawn | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10x | 1 in 43 | Only when jackpot < $150M |
| 5x | 1 in 21.5 | Always available |
| 4x | 1 in 14.3 | Always available |
| 3x | 1 in 3.6 | Most common |
| 2x | 1 in 1.75 | Default / base |
Power Play uses a weighted 43-ball drum. When jackpot is $150M+, the 10x ball is replaced with a 2x ball (24 out of 43 = 2x).
Powerball Taxes — What You Actually Take Home
Lottery winnings are taxed. Here's the math so you know what to expect before you start spending.
States with no lottery income tax: CA, FL, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY. New York taxes the most at 10.9%.
Quick Pick Number Generator
Need numbers? These are randomly generated — same odds as any other pick.
Recent Powerball Results
Last 19 drawings. Verify at powerball.com.
| Draw Date | Winning Numbers (White • Red = Powerball) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 121847566301PP 10x |
| 2026-03-21 | 122836415902PP 2x |
| 2026-03-18 | 141819216901PP 3x |
| 2026-03-16 | 071020475220PP 2x |
| 2026-03-14 | 093042505221PP 3x |
| 2026-03-11 | 030655586312PP 2x |
| 2026-03-09 | 222328365413PP 3x |
| 2026-03-07 | 171830506824PP 3x |
| 2026-03-04 | 071442475606PP 4x |
| 2026-03-02 | 021718386220PP 2x |
| 2026-02-28 | 062035546510PP 4x |
| 2026-02-25 | 505254566423PP 2x |
| 2026-02-23 | 051123294706PP 2x |
| 2026-02-21 | 272836484921PP 4x |
| 2026-02-18 | 093352646601PP 2x |
| 2026-02-16 | 161819565806PP 3x |
| 2026-02-14 | 234358606424PP 2x |
| 2026-02-11 | 062033404805PP 2x |
| 2026-02-09 | 061922284824PP 5x |
Double Play — Second Chance to Win
Double Play is an add-on available in 13 states. After the main Powerball drawing, a separate set of numbers is drawn with a fixed top prize of $10 million. Same number pool (5 from 1–69 + 1 from 1–26).
Cost: Extra $1 per play (on top of base $2 ticket)
Top prize: $10,000,000 (fixed — not a rolling jackpot)
Odds of top prize: 1 in 292,201,338
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Powerball FAQ
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Ticket sales close around 10:00 PM ET on draw nights (exact cutoff varies by state).
Yes. Lottery courier services like Jackpot.com and theLotter buy official physical tickets on your behalf. You pick your numbers online, they buy the ticket at a licensed retailer, and scan it to your account. If you win, the ticket is yours. Available in most states. See our courier comparison.
Jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338. Any prize: 1 in 24.87. You're about 300x more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime than to win the Powerball jackpot. But someone wins eventually — and $4 prizes hit every 38 tickets.
Mathematically? Barely. The expected value of Power Play is about $0.50 for a $1 cost. But if you hit Match 5, it doubles your prize from $1M to $2M. For most people: skip it unless you can afford the extra dollar and like the insurance on mid-tier prizes.
Almost every financial advisor says lump sum. The annuity pays more total, but over 30 years with inflation. The lump sum (roughly 48.5% of the advertised jackpot) lets you invest and potentially earn more. Most winners choose lump sum. Just know: you'll owe about 37% federal tax plus your state's cut.
5 states don't have any lottery: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Every other state (45 + DC + US Virgin Islands + Puerto Rico) sells Powerball.
Depends on the state — anywhere from 90 days to 1 year after the drawing. Most states give you 180 days to 1 year. Check your state lottery website for the exact deadline. Don't sit on a winning ticket.
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