New Jersey Sells Winning Ticket for Estimated $847 Million Powerball Jackpot
A single Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey matched all numbers for an estimated $847 million jackpot, making it the 10th-largest in game history.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 5, 2026 — A winning Powerball ticket, worth an estimated $847 million, was sold in New Jersey, lottery officials announced. The ticket matched all six numbers drawn in the multi-state lottery game.
The significant jackpot ranks as the 10th-largest in Powerball history. The specific location within New Jersey where the winning ticket was purchased has not yet been disclosed by officials.
Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. The winning numbers for the draw on [Date of Draw – Not provided in summary] were [Winning Numbers – Not provided in summary]. The New Jersey ticket is the sole winner to match all five white balls and the Powerball.
This massive prize comes after a series of drawings without a grand prize winner, allowing the jackpot to grow significantly. The lottery commission stated that the estimated jackpot amount of $847 million is based on preliminary sales figures and the annuity value of the prize. Winners choosing the cash option would receive a lump sum amount, which has not yet been calculated or released.
The identity of the ticket holder has not been revealed, and the process for claiming such a large prize typically involves verification by lottery officials. Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket and consult with financial and legal advisors before coming forward to claim their winnings.
The Powerball jackpot is shared among 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
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