Powerball Jackpot Hits Big for New Jersey Player for $847 Million Ticket
The streak is finally over! A single, incredibly lucky ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, November 4 drawing, snapping a 35-draw drought and snagging a mind-boggling $847 million Powerball jackpot.
While the mystery winner has yet to step forward to claim their life-changing prize, they face the ultimate choice between two payout options:
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Annuity Option: $847 million distributed over 30 graduated annual payments.
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Lump Sum Cash Option: A massive one-time payout of $363.1 million upfront.
November 4 Winning Numbers Breakdown
The winning numbers for the Wednesday night drawing were: 15, 34, 41, 53, and 56, with the Powerball 21 (Power Play multiplier: 2x).
Beyond the top prize winner, thousands of players hit smaller tiers across the country:
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4 players matched four white balls plus the Powerball with Power Play, winning $100,000 each.
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25 players matched four white balls plus the Powerball without Power Play, taking home $50,000 each.
A Historic Run in 2026
This $847 million hit officially ranks as the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
It also caps off a wild year for multi-state lotteries. This hit represents the seventh Powerball jackpot awarded in 2026—and the second billion-dollar-tier milestone of the year, following a massive $1.04 billion jackpot won in Illinois over the summer. (The all-time world record remains the legendary $2.04 billion won in California back in 2022).
“When the jackpot reaches this level, players take notice, and we’ve seen that excitement reflected in ticket sales over the past week,” noted Stephen Durrell, Powerball Product Group Chair.
What’s Next for Powerball?
With the big jackpot officially claimed in the Garden State, the top prize now resets to its starting baseline of $20 million ($8.6 million cash value) for the upcoming Saturday, November 7 drawing.
