The estimated $600 million Powerball jackpot remained unclaimed following the official drawing held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Players across the United States can now check their tickets against the newly announced winning combinations.
October 17 Powerball Winning Numbers
The winning numbers drawn on Saturday, October 17, 2026, are 12, 13, 24, 32, and 35. The red Powerball number selected for the evening was 11, and the Power Play multiplier was 3X.
According to reports from the Associated Press and regional outlets in New Jersey and Michigan, no single ticket matched all six numbers to claim the massive grand prize. The cash option for the October 17 drawing was estimated at $252.7 million.
Recent Powerball Drawing History
The multi-state lottery jackpot has continued to grow following weeks without a grand prize winner. The jackpot was last claimed on August 12, when a ticket sold in Illinois secured an estimated $1.04 billion prize.
The October 17 drawing followed the mid-week draw on Wednesday, where no ticket hit the jackpot. However, a player in Minnesota matched all five white balls to take home a $2 million prize.
How Powerball Works
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For an additional $1 per play, ticket holders can activate the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.9, while the odds of winning the grand prize jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
What to Do If You Have a Winning Ticket
Lottery officials remind players to sign the back of their physical tickets immediately and store them securely. Claim periods and expiration deadlines vary by jurisdiction. Participants can verify their tickets using official lottery websites or mobile apps before visiting an authorized retail location to claim smaller tier prizes.
