USA American Powerball
Launched in 1992, USA Powerball is one of the world's best-known lotteries, famous for producing enormous rollover jackpots – including the largest lottery jackpot ever won.
Powerball jackpots start at US$20 Million and continue to grow until won. The record stands at an incredible US$2.04 Billion, won by a single ticket in California in November 2022.
| Quick Facts: USA POWERBALL 5/69 + 1/26 | |
|---|---|
| First Draw: | April 22, 1992 |
| Number Selection | 5 numbers from 1-69 + 1 Powerball from 1- 26 |
| Draw Schedule | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday |
| Minimum Match to Win | POwerball only |
| Starting Jackpot | US$20 Million |
| Overall Odds of Winning | Approximately 1 in 24.87 |
| Biggest Jackpot | US$2.04 Billion - 7 November 2022 |
How to Play
Choose 5 Main Numbers from 1 to 69 plus 1 Powerball number from 1 to 26.
Match all five Main Numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot. There are also eight other ways to win, with prizes starting from US$4 for matching the Powerball alone.
9 Ways to Win
| Prize Divisions | Matching Numbers | Prize* |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 - JACKPOT | 5 + Powerball | Jackpot |
| Division 2 | 5 Main Numbers | US$1 Million |
| Division 3 | 4 + Powerball | US$50,000 |
| Division 4 | 4 Main Numbers | US$100 |
| Division 5 | 3 + Powerball | US$100 |
| Division 6 | 3 Main Numbers | US$7 |
| Division 7 | 2 + Powerball | UUS$7 |
| Division 8 | 1 + Powerball | US$4 |
| Division 9 | Powerball only | US$4 |
*Standard prize amounts apply in most participating jurisdictions. California prizes are pari-mutuel and may vary.
Top 10 Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpots
Powerball holds the world record for the biggest lottery jackpot ever won and has produced numerous billion-dollar prizes.
| Rank | Jackpot | Draw Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$2.040 Billion | 07-Nov-22 |
| 2 | US$1.817 Billion | 24-Dec-25 |
| 3 | US$1.787 Billion | 06-Sep-25 |
| 4 | US$1.765 Billion | 11-Oct-23 |
| 5 | US$1.586 Billion | 13-Jan-16 |
| 6 | US$1.326 Billion | 06-Apr-24 |
| 7 | US$1.080 Billion | 19-Jul-23 |
| 8 | US$1.040 Billion | 12-Aug-26 |
| 9 | US$842.4 Million | 01-Jan-24 |
| 10 | US$768.4 Million | 27-Mar-19 |
The US$2.04 Billion jackpot won in California in November 2022 remains the largest lottery jackpot ever won More recently, a single ticket sold in Illinois won a massive US$1.04 Billion jackpot on 12 August 2026, adding another billion-dollar prize to Powerball's record books.