Powerball Jackpot Reaches $141 Million for Memorial Day Drawing on May 25, 2026

Key Highlights

• The Powerball jackpot for Monday, May 25, 2026 reached an estimated $141 million with a cash option of $62 million.
• No ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, May 23 drawing, pushing the jackpot higher for Memorial Day.
• Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
• The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million.
• A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Arabi, Louisiana remains unclaimed.
• Mega Millions also continued climbing, reaching an estimated $311 million jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $141 million for the Monday, May 25, 2026 drawing, continuing a steady rise after no player matched all six numbers during the previous drawing on Saturday, May 23. The cash value for Monday night’s jackpot stood at approximately $62 million.

The Memorial Day drawing attracted nationwide attention as Powerball continued a year marked by frequent jackpot wins and rapid resets. Lottery officials confirmed that multiple major jackpots had already been claimed in 2026, including four jackpots won within four days during late April and early May.

Powerball Winning Numbers Pending for May 25 Drawing

As of Monday evening, the winning numbers for the May 25 drawing had not yet been posted. Lottery officials said the results would be released shortly after the live drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.

The Saturday, May 23 drawing produced the numbers:

04 – 16 – 41 – 48 – 66
Powerball: 26
Power Play: 2x

Although no jackpot-winning ticket emerged from that drawing, one ticket purchased in West Virginia matched five numbers plus the Power Play option to secure a $2 million prize.

Jackpot Growth Continues Through May

The current jackpot run began after the Powerball prize reset to $20 million following the May 2 drawing, when winning tickets in Florida and Texas split a $20 million jackpot.

Earlier, on April 29, two winning tickets sold in Indiana and Kansas shared a $143 million jackpot.

The jackpot then steadily increased throughout May:

• May 4: $20 million
• May 6: $30 million
• May 9: $47 million
• May 11: $58 million
• May 13: $69 million
• May 16: $86 million
• May 18: $100 million
• May 20: $113 million
• May 23: $131 million
• May 25: $141 million

Lottery officials said the continued rollovers fueled higher ticket sales nationwide ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

How Powerball Works

Powerball tickets cost $2. Players select five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26.

Players may also add the optional Power Play feature for an additional $1 to multiply non-jackpot winnings.

To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls plus the Powerball number.

The complete prize structure includes:

• Match 5 + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5: $1 million
• Match 4 + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4: $100
• Match 3 + Powerball: $100
• Match 3: $7
• Match 2 + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball only: $4

With Power Play activated, several lower-tier prizes increase substantially, including the Match 5 prize rising to $2 million.

Odds of Winning Remain Extremely Long

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to official lottery data.

Despite the steep odds, Powerball remains one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States, particularly when jackpots cross nine-figure thresholds.

Mega Millions also continued growing alongside Powerball, with its jackpot reaching an estimated $311 million.

Top 10 Largest Powerball Jackpots in History

The current jackpot remains far below the largest Powerball prizes ever awarded. The top jackpots since the game launched in 1992 are:

1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
2. $1.817 billion — Dec. 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
3. $1.787 billion — Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
4. $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
5. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
6. $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
7. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
8. $842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024 (Michigan)
9. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
10. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

Unclaimed $100,000 Ticket Sold in Louisiana

Louisiana Lottery officials are searching for the owner of a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Arabi following the May 23 drawing.

The ticket was purchased at Brothers Chalmette, located at 7400 W. Judge Perez Drive in Arabi, Louisiana. Officials said the ticket matched enough numbers during the May 23 draw to win the six-figure prize. The winner has until Nov. 19 to claim the money.

Lottery officials also identified several other unclaimed prizes across Louisiana, including:

• A $1 million ticket sold in Gretna
• Two $50,000 tickets sold in Plaquemine and Marrero
• A $20,000 ticket sold in Covington

Ticket Sales Deadlines and Broadcast Information

Powerball drawings are broadcast live online at 11 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Ticket purchase deadlines vary by state:

• New York: 10 p.m.
• New Jersey: 9:45 p.m.
• Connecticut: 10 p.m.

Powerball tickets are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores and authorized lottery retailers across participating states.