Powerball Jackpot Reaches $126 Million for Wednesday Drawing

Check your tickets to see if you're the lucky winner of the latest Powerball drawing.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached an estimated $126 million for the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 drawing, with a cash option of $57.8 million. The jackpot was last won on January 21 when a player in North Carolina won $209.3 million. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $385 million with a cash option of $174.2 million.

Why it matters

Powerball and Mega Millions are two of the largest lottery games in the United States, offering life-changing jackpots that capture the public's imagination. These drawings generate excitement and anticipation, as players across the country check their tickets in hopes of becoming instant millionaires.

The details

To play Powerball, players select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). The jackpot is awarded for matching all six balls. Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

  • The Powerball jackpot was last won on January 21, 2026.
  • The next Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

The players

Powerball

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Powerball Product Group, an association of U.S. lotteries.

Mega Millions

Another multi-state lottery game, operated separately from Powerball.

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The takeaway

While the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are extremely long at 292,201,338-to-1, the excitement and anticipation of the drawings keep players coming back, dreaming of life-changing windfalls. Responsible lottery play is encouraged, as gambling addiction can have serious consequences.