Could today be the day you become the next Powerball millionaire? As of March 7, 2026, the Powerball jackpot is estimated at a staggering $35 million, with a cash option of $16.2 million available for Saturday night’s drawing. The excitement continues following a recent jackpot win on March 2, when a lucky player in Arkansas took home $251 million.
For those also interested, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at an impressive $533 million. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on March 7, 2026, are 17-18-30-50-68, with a Powerball of 24 and a Power Play of 3x.
In case you were wondering about the outcome of the previous Powerball drawing on March 4, the jackpot remains unclaimed, meaning no one won that time around. If you’re eager to participate in the next drawing, mark your calendars; the subsequent Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, March 9. Drawings occur three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m.
For those in New York, ticket sales for Powerball are available until 10 p.m. on drawing nights. In neighboring New Jersey, the cutoff is at 9:45 p.m., while Connecticut also offers sales until 10 p.m. To play, simply choose five numbers between 1 and 69, and one Powerball number between 1 and 26. The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball tickets retail for $2 each, and you can find ticket retailers easily through the New York Lottery’s website. If you’re keen on tuning in to see if you’ve won, the drawing is broadcast live at 11 p.m. ET on drawing nights. Local television stations may also carry the event.
The Powerball offers a range of prizes based on how many numbers you’ve matched, including a jackpot for matching all six numbers, and varying amounts for matching five or fewer. The top prize winners from Powerball’s history include some monumental payouts, with the largest jackpot reaching a staggering $2.04 billion in November 2022.
With the thrill of potential life-changing winnings on anticipation, players across the country remain hopeful for their shot at becoming millionaires.