Last night's Powerball drawing kept the jackpot out of reach but still delivered a life-changing payout in California. The winning white balls were 2, 6, 26, 39 and 68 with Powerball 6, and a ticket that matched all five white balls is worth $1,000,000. Local reporting has pegged that seven-figure winner to a ticket sold in San Jose, though state lottery officials usually wait to confirm the specific retailer until a winner steps forward and the ticket is officially claimed.
Official results and prize breakdown
According to Powerball, yesterday's draw produced the numbers 2-6-26-39-68 with Powerball 6 and a 2x Power Play. The official results list one Match-5 ticket in California worth $1,000,000. Six tickets nationwide hit four white balls plus the Powerball for the $50,000 prize tier, and three of those payouts were boosted to $100,000 thanks to the 2x Power Play. Thousands of smaller prizes were also awarded across the country, as reflected on the game's results page.
Where the ticket was sold: San Jose report
Regional coverage has identified the California Match-5 ticket as having been sold in San Jose, per MLive. The Bay Area has been on a bit of a hot streak lately, with recent multimillion-dollar payouts in nearby cities. Hoodline has highlighted several of those wins. As usual, the California Lottery is expected to release the specific retailer name and location only after the winning ticket is validated and a claim is filed.
How winners claim the prize
The California Lottery sets firm timelines and procedures for cashing in winning tickets. Most draw-game prizes must be postmarked or received within 180 days of the drawing, while Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots come with a one-year claim window. According to the California Lottery, winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket, then contact the Lottery and follow the instructions for mailing it in or claiming at a district office. Processing large prizes can take several weeks, and retailers that sold winning tickets typically receive a small bonus once the claim is formally validated.
What’s next for the jackpot
With no jackpot winner on Wednesday, the big prize rolls over yet again ahead of Saturday's drawing. The advertised jackpot is now estimated at about $396 million, with a cash option near $180.2 million, according to AS. Powerball records show the last jackpot win came on May 2, when winning tickets were sold in Florida and Texas. Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings, and a standard Powerball play costs $2.
