The biggest powerball jackpots of all time
When it comes to lottery jackpots, the U.S. Powerball stands as the undeniable powerhouse among all lotteries. Within the United States, it's not uncommon to see jackpots reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, and on occasion, even soaring into the billions. Powerball holds the distinction of boasting the largest-ever lottery jackpot globally, an astonishing $2.04 billion!
What is Powerball?
Powerball is an American lottery established in April 1992, being the successor to the original Lotto America, which operated from 1988 to 1992. Available in 46 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Powerball draws occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 Eastern Time (02:59 GMT / 03:59 BST). Managed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), Powerball boasts an unrestricted jackpot, capable of climbing into the billions, unlike major European lotteries which have jackpot caps.
Powerball Record Jackpot Winners
#1) $2.04 Billion - November 7th 2022 - California
On the 7th of November 2022, a single-ticket winner made history hitting the $2.04 billion jackpot all by themselves. This jackpot is now the largest lottery jackpot in the world!
The winning numbers were 10, 33, 41, 47, and 56 with 10 as the Powerball.
#2) $1.765 Billion – October 11th 2023 - California
In California, a sole ticket perfectly matched all six numbers drawn on the 11th of October, 2023, securing the staggering $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot. This makes this jackpot the second-biggest lottery win in jackpot history and the second-biggest single ticket win ever.
The winning numbers were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, with 10 as the Powerball.
#3) $1.586 BILLION – January 13th 2016 - Tennessee, California And Florida
The prize money was split between three tickets, from three different states in the US.
The lucky numbers were 4, 8, 18, 27 and 34 with 10 as the Powerball.
#4) $1.326 Billion – April 7th 2024 - Oregon
The winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52 and 69 with 9 as the Powerball.
#5) $1.080 Billion – July 19th 2023 - California
The winning numbers were 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, with 24 as the Powerball.
Become The Next Powerball Winner
As we can see, the biggest Powerball winners have all been in the United States but fortunately, Lotto Billions now allows users across the globe the opportunity to participate in this grandest of lotteries. Just visit our site, create an account, pick your numbers and cross your fingers for luck—all without stepping out of the comfort of your own home!