The win is the tenth-largest in Powerball’s history, after 35 straight drawings with no jackpot winner.
The hit
A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in the 4 November Powerball drawing, according to GamblingNews. The winner can take $847m as an annuity or a $363.1m lump sum. They have yet to come forward.
Why it matters
For bettors, it’s a reminder of how rare a jackpot hit is. Sales rose over the past week as the jackpot grew, according to Powerball’s Stephen Durrell.
The record
| Jackpot amount | $847m annuity or $363.1m lump sum (Powerball) |
|---|---|
| Drawing date | 4 November 2026, numbers 15, 34, 41, 53, 56, Powerball 21, 2x multiplier |
| Drought ended | 35 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner (Powerball) |
| Historic rank | Tenth-largest Powerball jackpot ever (Powerball) |
| Other winners | 25 players won $50,000 each & 4 won $100,000 each with Power Play |
| Next jackpot | Reset to $20m for the Saturday drawing (Powerball) |
What happens next
Watch for the New Jersey winner to come forward & choose between the annuity & lump sum. The reset jackpot is up for grabs in Saturday’s drawing.
Sources: Powerball Jackpot Lands in New Jersey as Local Player Wins $847M
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