The Powerball jackpot climbed to $396 million ahead of the July 4 drawing, with a cash value of $180.2 million. The latest winning numbers were 17-38-46-50-69 and Powerball 20, with Power Play 2x.
The Powerball jackpot climbed to $396 million with a cash value of $180.2 million ahead of Saturday, July 4’s drawing—one more round of suspense for players across the U.S.
The numbers for the July 4 Powerball draw were 17-38-46-50-69 and the Powerball was 20. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.
No one matched all six numbers to win the top prize on Wednesday, but a single player from California won $1 million. The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was May 2, when two players split a $20 million prize.
Powerball remains a nationwide draw, with jackpots hit more than 400 times since the game launched in 1992. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
At a $396 million jackpot level, the biggest question for players is whether the odds of finding a full-match ticket are finally in anyone’s favor—and how soon the next jackpot winner could appear, given the game’s rolling schedule.
Powerball is sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 per play. and you can buy them from authorized and licensed retailers such as convenience stores and gas stations. with online ticket purchasing available in some states depending on local jurisdiction.
You also do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play. Anyone can purchase a ticket if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase—usually 18 years old.
To play, players pick six numbers: five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball numbered 1 to 26. Players can add “Power Play” for $1 to increase winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. with multipliers that can multiply winnings by 2X. 3X. 4X. 5X. or 10X. A “Quick Pick” option is available for players who want the computer to select numbers.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize keeps ticking up.
The game’s recent jackpot highs have been steep. The top Powerball jackpots listed are $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California; $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas; $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas; $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California; $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida, and Tennessee; $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon; $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California; $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan; $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019, in Wisconsin; and $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts.
So far, the latest July 4 result keeps the jackpot climbing—while rewarding a California ticket to the tune of $1 million and setting the stage for the next drawing if no full-match ticket emerges.
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