APThe Powerball jackpot is growing again after no one won Wednesday night's drawing. Because no ticket matched all six winning numbers, the estimated jackpot for the Saturday, July 11, drawing has climbed to $457 million, giving players across the United States another chance to win a life-changing prize. The lucky winner will have two payout options. They can take the full advertised jackpot as an annuity, paid in yearly installments over 30 years, or choose a one-time lump-sum cash payment estimated at $205 million before federal and any applicable state taxes.
Even with the huge jackpot, the odds of winning remain extremely slim. The chance of matching all six numbers is about 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Several players have already hit major Powerball jackpots in 2026. A winning ticket sold in North Carolina claimed a $209.3 million jackpot in January, followed by a $250.8 million winner in Arkansas in March. In April, another lucky ticket purchased in Delaware won $231 million. Other drawings throughout the year have also created multiple multi-million-dollar winners.
As the jackpot continues to roll over, excitement keeps building among lottery players nationwide. Historically, larger jackpots attract more ticket buyers as millions of people hope to beat the long odds and become Powerball's next big winner. While the chances of winning remain incredibly small, the ever-growing prize continues to capture attention and fuel dreams of a life-changing payday.
Powerball winning numbers for July 8
The winning numbers for July 8 (Wednesday): 12-29-37-43-55 and the Powerball is: 18. The Powerplay was 4X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on July 11, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
Even with the huge jackpot, the odds of winning remain extremely slim. The chance of matching all six numbers is about 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Several players have already hit major Powerball jackpots in 2026. A winning ticket sold in North Carolina claimed a $209.3 million jackpot in January, followed by a $250.8 million winner in Arkansas in March. In April, another lucky ticket purchased in Delaware won $231 million. Other drawings throughout the year have also created multiple multi-million-dollar winners.
As the jackpot continues to roll over, excitement keeps building among lottery players nationwide. Historically, larger jackpots attract more ticket buyers as millions of people hope to beat the long odds and become Powerball's next big winner. While the chances of winning remain incredibly small, the ever-growing prize continues to capture attention and fuel dreams of a life-changing payday.
Powerball winning numbers for July 8
The winning numbers for July 8 (Wednesday): 12-29-37-43-55 and the Powerball is: 18. The Powerplay was 4X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on July 11, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
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