The Powerball jackpot keeps climbing after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Saturday night's drawing. That means players now have another shot at an even bigger prize.
While the jackpot went unclaimed, North Carolina still celebrated two big winners.
Big Wins in North Carolina
- A $1 million winning ticket was sold at Tobacco Plus on East Macon Street in Warrenton, Warren County.
- The lucky $2 ticket matched all five white ball numbers, an achievement with odds of about 1 in 11.6 million.
Another fortunate player also scored a major prize. A $200,000 ticket was purchased at the Speedway on North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield, Johnston County.
If you're holding a winning ticket in North Carolina, don't wait too long. Lottery officials say winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize.
Jackpot Reaches New Heights
With no grand prize winner on Saturday, the Powerball jackpot for the Monday, July 27, 2026, drawing has climbed to an estimated $633 million, with a cash option of $277.3 million.
Keep in mind, hitting the Powerball jackpot is incredibly difficult, with odds of approximately 1 in 292 million. Still, every drawing creates new millionaires—and the next one could be even more exciting.
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