Powerball Jackpot Reaches $544 Million for Monday, July 20 Drawing

The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $544 million, with a cash option of $241.6 million, after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, July 18 drawing. The grand prize has continued to grow since the last jackpot-winning ticket was sold on May 2.

While no one claimed the top prize on Saturday, there was still good news for two lucky players. Tickets purchased in Arizona and Massachusetts each won $1 million by matching the first five numbers.

What to Expect for the July 20 Drawing

The winning numbers for the Monday, July 20 Powerball drawing will be announced after the drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Quick Highlights

• Estimated Jackpot: $544 million
• Cash Value: $241.6 million
• Drawing Date: Monday, July 20
• Last Jackpot Winner: May 2
• $1 Million Winners on July 18: Arizona and Massachusetts

Can Non-U.S. Citizens Play Powerball?

Yes. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to buy a Powerball ticket.

Anyone visiting one of the 45 participating states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands can purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer, as long as they meet the minimum legal age requirement, which is usually 18 years old, depending on local laws.

Biggest Powerball Jackpots Ever

Here are the 10 largest Powerball jackpots in history:

• $2.040 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
• $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
• $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
• $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)
• $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, and Tennessee)
• $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
• $1.080 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
• $842.4 million — January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
• $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
• $758.7 million — August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

How to Play Powerball

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can buy tickets at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and, in some states, online where allowed by law.

To play, choose:

• Five white ball numbers from 1 to 69
• One red Powerball number from 1 to 26

You can also add the Power Play option for $1 more to boost non-jackpot prizes. Depending on the drawing, the multiplier can increase winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X.

Don't want to pick your own numbers? Simply choose the Quick Pick option, and the lottery terminal will randomly generate your selections.

To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls in any order plus the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize rolls over and continues to grow for the next drawing.