The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $440 million for the drawing on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. This follows a rollover event on Wednesday night. Officials reported that no player matched all six numbers, allowing the grand prize to grow.
- Wednesday Night Winning Numbers and Details
- How to Play Powerball
- Prize Payout Options and Multipliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current Powerball jackpot?
- What were the winning numbers for the last drawing?
- When are Powerball drawings held?
- What are the overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
- How much does a standard Powerball ticket cost?
Wednesday Night Winning Numbers and Details
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Sept. 30 drawing were white balls 4, 6, 23, 33, and 44. The red Powerball was 13, and the Power Play multiplier was 4x. While the top prize went unclaimed, lottery officials confirmed that one ticket sold in Texas matched all five white balls to win a $1 million secondary prize.
The upcoming Saturday drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. ET. The grand prize has an estimated lump-sum cash option of $183.1 million. The overall odds of winning the main jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
How to Play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play in most areas. Add-ons like Power Play or Double Play increase the cost. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls. They pick one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
- Cost: $2 per basic play
- Draw Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET
- Available Jurisdictions: 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and recently expanded ticket sales in the United Kingdom.
Prize Payout Options and Multipliers
Jackpot winners can choose an annuity option. This pays out in 30 graduated installments over 29 years. Winners can also choose a lump-sum cash payment. Both advertised options are calculated before taxes.
Players can add the Power Play feature for an extra $1 per play. This multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. The 10X multiplier is only active when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $440 million for the Saturday drawing. It features a lump-sum cash option of $183.1 million.
What were the winning numbers for the last drawing?
The winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 30, were white balls 4, 6, 23, 33, and 44. The red Powerball was 13, and the multiplier was 4x.
When are Powerball drawings held?
Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
What are the overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of matching all six numbers to win the main jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million.
How much does a standard Powerball ticket cost?
A standard Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. Pricing may vary if combined with optional add-ons like Power Play or Double Play.
