The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, have been announced, featuring a substantial jackpot of approximately $190 million, or $88.5 million if opted for the cash payout. The numbers drawn were 27, 28, 36, 48, and 49, with the Powerball number being 21. However, no one won the jackpot this time.
For those eager to try their luck, the next drawing is scheduled for Monday. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Participants in New Jersey can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m. on drawing nights, either in-store or online, at a cost of $2 per ticket. An additional $1 can be paid for the Power Play feature, allowing nonjackpot prizes to be multiplied by up to 10 times.
Claiming lottery prizes in New Jersey is straightforward. Retailers can redeem prizes up to $599.99, while those winning more can submit their tickets by mail or visit a New Jersey Lottery office. Winners should send a completed claim form along with the winning ticket and ID to the designated address in Trenton.
The payouts for nonjackpot prizes vary significantly. For instance, matching five white balls and the Powerball wins the jackpot, while matching five white balls alone yields $1 million. Other prizes range from $200,000 for matching four white balls and the Powerball, down to $4 for simply matching the Powerball. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, however, remain steep at 1 in 292.2 million.
Drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio and can be streamed on Powerball.com. Winning numbers are also made available on the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites, providing players with an easy way to check their results. As the excitement builds for the upcoming drawing, participants are reminded to check their tickets and dream big.