Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion | Detroit News

Powerball just hit a jaw-dropping milestone — the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing has soared past $1 billion, making it the eighth-largest in history and the biggest so far in 2026. With a cash option of $433 million before taxes, this could be the first time a winner comes from the U.K., which started selling tickets in late July. Sales spiked 86% from the prior week as global interest grows, fueled by the slim odds of 1 in 292 million. While no one won big on Monday, there were still winners: $2M in Tennessee, $1M in California and Maryland, and 14 folks each taking home $150K. The drawing is set for 10:59 PM ET — could history be made? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88f3cc5720341891