March 9, 2026Revised on March 10, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ET
The Powerball grand prize climbed to $47 million, offering a cash option of $21.7 million, prior to the drawing on Monday, March 9.
Powerball reports that its top prize has been claimed nearly 200 times since the lottery began in 1992. Currently, 48 U.S. lotteries are part of the Powerball game; however, it is not available in five states: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are recognized as the five states with the highest number of Powerball winners.
The drawing on Monday followed a week after an individual in Arkansas secured a $251 million jackpot on Monday, March 2. Upon claiming their winnings, the victor has the option of receiving either annual installments or a single payment of $118 million. As of now, the jackpot remains unclaimed.
Here is key information regarding Monday evening’s drawing.
What were the successful numbers for the Powerball drawing on March 9?
For the Monday, March 9 drawing, the victorious numbers were 22, 23, 28, 36, 54, and the Powerball was 13. The Power Play multiplier stood at 3x.
Was there a winner for the Powerball grand prize?
The Powerball jackpot remained unclaimed, as did the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million award and the Match 5 $1 million prize.
The top prize has subsequently climbed to $58 million, offering a cash option of $26.8 million, in anticipation of Wednesday evening’s drawing.
When will the subsequent Powerball drawing take place?
The upcoming Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, at 11 p.m. ET.
Is U.S. citizenship or residency a requirement to participate in Powerball?
To put it briefly, no, being a U.S. citizen or resident is not a prerequisite to playing Powerball. Travelers to any of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands are permitted to buy lottery tickets from authorized and licensed vendors, provided they fulfill the local legal age requirements at the time of purchase – typically 18 years old – irrespective of their nationality.
The Ten Largest Powerball Jackpots
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
- $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
- $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts
Instructions for Playing Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 each and are available for purchase in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Purchases can be made at various outlets such as local convenience stores, gas stations, or supermarkets. Depending on state regulations, Powerball tickets may also be acquired online in certain areas.
After obtaining your ticket, you are required to select six numbers. Five numbers correspond to white balls, ranging from 1 to 69. The red Powerball number is chosen from 1 to 26. Players have the option to include a “Power Play” for an additional $1, which boosts the payout for all prizes except the jackpot. This “Power Play” feature can multiply non-jackpot winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Should you prefer the computer to choose your numbers, the “Quick Pick” selection is also offered. To claim the grand prize, participants need to correctly match all five white ball numbers in any sequence, along with the red Powerball.
Powerball draws take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. If the jackpot remains unclaimed, its monetary value will continue to increase.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. works as a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. He can be contacted at [email protected] and followed on X @fern_cerv_.