Powerball Jackpot Rises to $218 Million After No Winner in February 23 Drawing

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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $218 Million After No Winner in February 23 Drawing

The jackpot just keeps climbing.

The Powerball prize jumped to $203 million ahead of the Monday, February 23 drawing, with a cash option of $94.4 million. And since no one hit the top prize, it’s now even bigger — $218 million, with a $101.6 million cash value.

Let’s break down what happened and what you should know 👇

🎟️ February 23 Winning Numbers

For the Monday, February 23 drawing, the numbers were:

  • 5

  • 11

  • 23

  • 29

  • 47

  • Powerball: 6

  • Power Play: 2x

No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
No one grabbed the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize either.

But there was still a big winner:

  • 💰 One ticket in New York scored $1 million for matching five numbers.

📅 When’s the Next Drawing?

The next drawing is set for Wednesday, February 25, around 11 p.m. ET.

Drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. If nobody wins? The jackpot just keeps rolling higher.

🏆 Biggest Powerball Jackpots Ever

Here are the Top 10 record-breaking wins in Powerball history:

  1. $2.040 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)

  2. $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)

  3. $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri & Texas)

  4. $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)

  5. $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida & Tennessee)

  6. $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)

  7. $1.080 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)

  8. $842.4 million — January 1, 2024 (Michigan)

  9. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)

  10. $758.7 million — August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

Since launching in 1992, the jackpot has been hit nearly 200 times.

🌎 Who Can Play?

You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy a ticket.

If you’re visiting one of the 45 participating states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and you meet the legal age requirement (usually 18), you can purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer.

Five states don’t offer Powerball:

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Hawaii

  • Nevada

  • Utah

The states with the most jackpot winners include:

  • Indiana

  • Missouri

  • Minnesota

  • Pennsylvania

  • Wisconsin

🎲 How to Play Powerball

Playing is simple:

  • Tickets cost $2 per play.

  • Pick five white ball numbers (1–69).

  • Pick one red Powerball number (1–26).

  • Add Power Play for $1 more to multiply non-jackpot prizes (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x).

  • Or choose Quick Pick and let the computer decide for you.

To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls (any order) + the red Powerball.

💻 Can You Buy Tickets Online?

Yes — in certain states.

Players in places like Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia can order tickets through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

The app lets you:

  • Pick your numbers

  • Place your order

  • View your ticket

  • Collect winnings — all from your phone or computer