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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $283 Million for June 17 Drawing
The Powerball jackpot reached $283 million for the June 17, 2026 drawing, with winning numbers 3, 26, 49, 53, 61, and Powerball 12 (2x multiplier). This marked the seventh jackpot win of 2026, with the previous winner occurring May 2 when two players split a $20 million prize.
Quick Facts
Who
Texas player
What
Powerball drawing held
When
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Where
45 U.S. states
- Powerball drawing held
- Jackpot reaches $283 million
- Two players split $20 million prize on May 2
- Texas player
- Florida player
The Powerball jackpot climbed to $283 million with a cash value of $126.8 million for the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 drawing. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 26, 49, 53, 61, with a Powerball of 12 and a 2x Power Play multiplier. Results for whether any tickets matched all six numbers were pending as of reporting.
The June 17 drawing marked the seventh jackpot win of 2026. The previous Powerball jackpot winner was announced more than a month earlier on May 2, when two players—one from Texas and another from Florida—split a $20 million prize. Since Powerball's launch in 1992, jackpots have been won more than 400 times, with Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players select five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. An optional $1 Power Play add-on multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x. Drawings are held three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. If no jackpot winner is selected, the prize accumulates for the next drawing.
Non-U.S. citizens and residents can participate in Powerball when purchasing tickets in authorized locations, provided they meet the legal age requirement—typically 18 years old. The largest Powerball jackpot on record was $2.04 billion, won on November 7, 2022, in California, followed by a $1.817 billion jackpot won on December 24, 2025, in Arkansas.
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Why This Matters
The $283 million Powerball jackpot represents a significant opportunity for players seeking life-changing winnings. Understanding the drawing details, odds, and ticket availability across 45 states plus U.S. territories helps readers make informed decisions about participation. The accumulating jackpot trend in 2026 (seven wins so far) reflects sustained player interest and demonstrates the lottery's continuing cultural and financial impact on millions of Americans.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 1992
WirePowerball lottery launched
Jan 21, 2026
WireFirst 2026 jackpot winner: $209.3 million in North Carolina
Mar 2, 2026
WireSecond 2026 jackpot winner: $250.8 million in Arkansas
Apr 6, 2026
WireThird 2026 jackpot winner: $230.8 million in Delaware
Apr 30, 2026
WireFourth 2026 jackpot winner: $143.4 million split between Indiana and Kansas
May 2, 2026
WireFifth 2026 jackpot winner: $20 million split between Texas and Florida players
Jun 17, 2026
WirePowerball drawing held with $283 million jackpot; winning numbers 3, 26, 49, 53, 61, Powerball 12