Powerball Awards $1 Million to Florida Winner, $2 Million to Massachusetts
A ticket holder in Florida matched five white numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing to win $1 million, while another in Massachusetts claimed $2 million with the aid of the Power Play feature. No one captured the full jackpot, which now stands at $166 million ahead of Saturday's drawing. These second-tier prizes underscore the substantial rewards available beyond the headline amount in America's largest lottery games.
Drawing Details and Prize Structure
The winning numbers drawn Wednesday were 7, 21, 55, 56, and 64, with red Powerball 26. Matching the five white numbers earns $1 million by default. The Massachusetts winner's prize doubled to $2 million because the 4X Power Play multiplier applied to that ticket.
Power Play Boosts Additional Winners
Power Play enhances non-jackpot prizes when purchased for an extra dollar per ticket. Wednesday's 4X multiplier elevated two prizes from $50,000 to $200,000 for tickets matching four white numbers plus the Powerball. The other three such tickets received the base $50,000 each. This feature regularly turns solid wins into life-altering sums.
Jackpot Growth and Next Opportunity
Cash value stood at $66.9 million when the jackpot reached $148 million before the drawing. Unclaimed, it has risen to $166 million with a $75.2 million cash option. Drawings occur three times weekly, fueling anticipation as prizes accumulate from ticket sales across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Recent Wins Across Major Lotteries
Mega Millions recently produced $2 million and $3 million prizes in California and New Jersey. That game's first 2026 jackpot of $536 million went to an Illinois winner known as "Lucky Lady," followed by a $60 million prize in Ohio. Powerball's prior jackpot found a home in Arkansas. Such frequent high prizes reflect the games' mechanics, where rolling jackpots draw massive participation and fund state education and infrastructure.
