New Jersey wins $847M Powerball jackpot, ending 35-drawing drought
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot on November 4, 2026. This is the ninth-largest prize in Powerball history and the second-largest of 2026. The winner can choose between a lump sum of $363.1 million or an annuity over 29 years, both before taxes. The win ends a 35-drawing streak without a jackpot winner.