An Incredible Win
A lucky winner has just made lottery history with a remarkable Powerball jackpot of approximately $1.04 billion. The winning ticket was purchased in Illinois, where the individual successfully matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night.
The numbers that brought the fortune were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and the red Powerball was 9. The Power Play multiplier for this draw was set at 2x, adding to the excitement of this record-breaking event.
Historic Jackpot Numbers
This jackpot marks the largest Powerball prize of the year and ranks as the eighth largest in the entire history of the game. The winner now faces a choice: receive the full annuitized prize spread over 29 years or opt for a hefty lump sum payment of $450.5 million—both options are subject to taxes, of course.
The ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee Grocery Store located at 310 N 36th Street in Quincy, Illinois. This significant win comes after an impressive streak, marking the 44th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the last prize was claimed on May 2.
Looking back, last year saw two outstanding Powerball jackpots surpassing the $1 billion mark, including a jaw-dropping $1.8 billion prize won on Christmas Eve—recognized as the largest in U.S. lottery history. Additionally, a $1.787 billion jackpot was won in September 2025 by two tickets purchased in Missouri and Texas, making it the third largest payout ever.
