Louisiana Lottery Announces Winning Weekend Powerball Numbers

The Louisiana Lottery has announced the winning combination for the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. According to official results published by the Shreveport Times, the winning numbers are 08-37-40-44-65, with a Powerball of 18 and a Power Play multiplier of 3.

Official reports indicate that authorized local retailers throughout Louisiana can redeem winning tickets for values up to $600. For any prize amounts that exceed $600, players are required to submit their claims through the mail or by visiting regional lottery offices in person.

Prizes that surpass $5,000 necessitate a validation process at the main administrative headquarters. This central office for processing high-value prizes is located at 555 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and operates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Standard Powerball drawings occur regularly at 9:59 p.m. CT every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Other major drawings like Mega Millions are held at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays, while local games such as Easy 5 and Lotto take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.