The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $562 million for the next drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers in the October 12, 2026, event. While the grand prize remains unclaimed, the drawing produced several significant winners, including a $1 million prize claimed by a ticket purchased in the United Kingdom.
Drawing Results and Prize Breakdown
The winning numbers for Monday, October 12, were 22, 28, 38, 51, and 69, with a Powerball of 9. The $1 million UK ticket was the largest prize awarded during this session. Lottery officials also reported the following secondary wins:
- Six tickets won $150,000 each.
- Eleven tickets won $50,000 each.
Jackpot Details and Cash Options
The estimated $562 million jackpot has a cash option value of $230.4 million. Winners may choose to receive the prize as an annuity paid over 29 years in 30 graduated payments, or as a one-time lump-sum payment. Both figures are subject to federal and jurisdictional taxes.
Powerball Expansion to the UK
The success of the UK-based winner follows the expansion of Powerball ticket sales into the United Kingdom on July 21, 2026. Unlike some U.S. jurisdictions, the UK lottery structure uses a pari-mutuel system for certain prize tiers, and all jackpot prizes in the region are paid as a 30-year annuity.
How to Play Powerball
Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players select five white balls from a pool of 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from a pool of 1 to 26. The game is available in 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.
Optional Features
Players can enhance their tickets with two optional features:
- Power Play: For an extra $1, non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. The 10X multiplier is only available when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
- Double Play: For an additional $1, players receive a second chance to win a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million.
Lottery officials remind participants that ticket sales cut-off times vary by jurisdiction, usually occurring one to two hours before the drawing. Players should check their tickets at authorized retailers or through official lottery websites to verify winnings.
