Powerball Jackpot Reaches Estimated $847 Million; Winning Ticket Sold in New Jersey
A single Powerball ticket matched all numbers for an estimated $847 million jackpot, with the winning ticket sold in New Jersey.
Birmingham, AL, November 5, 2026 —
A single Powerball ticket has matched all the winning numbers for an estimated jackpot of $847 million. The sole winning ticket was sold in New Jersey.
The massive prize marks one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history. The exact cash value and final jackpot amount will be determined after the winner claims their prize and depending on ticket sales. Details regarding the specific location within New Jersey where the ticket was purchased were not immediately available.
The winning numbers drawn were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the date of the drawing was not specified. Without this information, further details on the circumstances surrounding the sale of the ticket or potential next steps for the winner cannot be reported.
Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Winners typically have the option to receive the prize as a lump sum cash payout or as an annuity paid over 30 years. The cash value is always less than the advertised annuity jackpot amount.
The identity of the ticket holder has not been revealed. State lottery officials will work with the winner to verify the ticket and facilitate the prize claim process. This winning ticket will significantly impact the winner’s financial future. The lottery commission is expected to provide further information once the claim is processed.
Story summarized from the original created by Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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