Illinois Ticket Claims $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot

A single Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois, matched all six numbers in the August 12, 2026 drawing and claimed an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot. The win ends a 44-drawing drought and ranks as the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.

source: Powerball official CDN

Winning Numbers and Prize Options

The winning numbers drawn were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and the red Powerball 9. The Power Play multiplier was 2. The jackpot winner can choose the full annuitized amount of $1.04 billion paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years or a cash option estimated at $450.5 million before taxes.

Officials confirmed the winning ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee Gas station at 310 N. 36th Street in Quincy. As of August 13 the winner has not been publicly identified. Illinois rules allow jackpot winners of this size to remain anonymous if they choose.

Additional prizes included one Massachusetts ticket that matched five white balls with Power Play for $2 million and four Match 5 tickets worth $1 million each sold in Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina.

source: Powerball brand asset CDN

What Happens Next

The jackpot has reset to an estimated $20 million with a cash value of $8.7 million for the next drawing on Saturday, August 15 at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and are streamed live.

Watch the official August 12 drawing here: Powerball Drawing Video

This win marks the first Powerball jackpot above $1 billion since an Arkansas player claimed $1.817 billion on December 24, 2025. It is also the largest prize awarded in 2026 so far.

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Sources
Powerball.com official results and statements
Illinois Lottery confirmation of retailer location
Multi-State Lottery Association jackpot ranking data
USA TODAY, CNN and associated press reports dated August 13, 2026