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A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois won the $1.040 billion jackpot in the drawing held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ¹²³. This marks the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history ³.

Details of the Win

The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn ³. The numbers drawn were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and the Powerball number was 9, with a Power Play of 2x ¹. The estimated jackpot was $1.04 billion, with a cash value of $450.5 million ¹.

The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois ². As of the current date, the identity of the winner has not been publicly disclosed.

How Powerball Works

Powerball is a multi-state lottery game in the United States. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls drawn in any order, as well as the red Powerball ⁴. Drawings for Powerball are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday ⁵.

While the recent jackpot was won in Illinois, Powerball tickets are sold in numerous states, including California ⁵, Texas ⁶, and New York ⁸, among others. Jackpots can reach significant amounts, such as the $707 million estimated annuity that was recently reported ⁷.