Powerball Jackpot Reaches $46 Million for Monday Drawing

No winner in previous drawing, next Powerball on Wednesday

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $46 million for Monday night's drawing, with a cash option of $21.2 million. The last Powerball jackpot was won on March 2 by a single winner in Arkansas who took home $251 million. The Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $533 million.

Why it matters

Powerball and Mega Millions are two of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with millions of players hoping to win life-changing sums of money. The growing jackpots generate excitement and anticipation, as well as increased ticket sales that benefit state lottery programs.

The details

To win the Powerball jackpot, players must match all five numbers drawn from 1-69 plus the Powerball number from 1-26. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with sales deadlines varying by state. The drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

  • The last Powerball jackpot was won on March 2, 2026.
  • The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Powerball

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Powerball Group, a consortium of lotteries from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Mega Millions

Another multi-state lottery game operated by the Mega Millions Consortium, a group of 12 state lotteries.

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What’s next

The next Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

With the Powerball jackpot reaching $46 million and the Mega Millions jackpot at $533 million, lottery players across the country are eagerly anticipating the chance to win life-changing sums of money. While the odds of winning the jackpot are extremely low, the excitement and potential rewards continue to draw in millions of participants.