Powerball Winner in North Carolina Claims $209 Million Jackpot

The Powerball jackpot has once again been claimed, this time by a lucky player in North Carolina. The winning numbers for the January 21, 2026, drawing were 11, 26, 27, 53, and 55, with a Powerball of 12. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

The jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing on January 24, 2026. Powerball drawings are held three times a week, offering players multiple chances to win.

Powerball remains a popular lottery game played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each, with an option to add the Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply winnings (excluding the jackpot). Another option, Double Play, gives players a second chance to win $10 million for an additional $1.

Here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots in history:

$2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 (California)

$1.82 billion – Dec. 24, 2025 (Arkansas)

$1.787 billion – Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)

$1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 (California)

$1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)

$1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 (Oregon)

$1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 (California)

$842.410 million – Jan. 1, 2024 (Michigan)

$768.4 million – March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)

$758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

The winning ticket was sold in North Carolina.

The winning numbers were 11, 26, 27, 53, and 55, with a Powerball of 12.

The next drawing is on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

The jackpot is an estimated $20 million.

A single Powerball ticket costs $2.

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