£542M Powerball Jackpot Won In Illinois Ticket With Eighth-Biggest Win Ever
Last Updated: Thursday 13th August 2026, 11:50
The £542M Powerball jackpot ($1.040 billion in the US before taxes) has been won in Illinois, (USA) marking this as the eighth-biggest Powerball win in history. This historical win took place on the 13th August 2026, made by one lucky ticket holder to match all six numbers in the draw.
The winning numbers for this Wednesday draw were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9. This was the largest Powerball jackpot so far this year, of which, the lucky player over in the US has the option to either choose to take the annuity option of $1.040 billion, or a lump-sum payment of $450.5 million. The annuitised prize guarantees 30 payments of the entire prize money over the course of 29 years, both options are before taxes, but the annuitised option is a graduated payment.
Since the 2nd of May, this draw was the 44th consecutive draw to take place since the last jackpot was won. It was also the first jackpot that players from the UK were included in, since being introduced to it on the 1st July, 2026. Hopefully, the added players to the Powerball will continue to make big winners and make for larger jackpots!
There were two UK winners to match 4 numbers and the Powerball number, making for a £33,662.10 prize each. This draw made for 89,641 UK winners overall. With so many UK winners, it’s worth checking your Powerball tickets to see if you landed yourself a prize.
The next chance to win will be on Sunday the 16th August, were UK players have until 11:55pm to enter the draw. The jackpot has reset to an estimated £10M and you can enter here to get involved.