Powerball Jackpot Reaches $835 Million, Single Ticket Sold in New Jersey Wins
A Powerball jackpot worth $835 million was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, breaking a streak of 35 drawings without a winner.
Denver, CO, November 5, 2026 — A single lottery ticket sold in New Jersey has claimed the $835 million Powerball jackpot, bringing an end to a lengthy streak of 35 drawings without a grand prize winner. The winning ticket was sold just prior to the drawing that concluded the unclaimed streak.
The massive jackpot marks one of the largest in Powerball history. The winning numbers for the drawing were not specified in the available information, nor was the specific location or retailer within New Jersey where the ticket was purchased.
The Powerball lottery draws occur multiple times a week, with players selecting five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The odds of winning the jackpot are exceedingly low, making the sale of a single winning ticket a significant event.
Lottery officials confirmed the sale of the winning ticket and the amount of the jackpot, $835 million. The identity of the ticket holder has not yet been publicly disclosed, as is typical following a major lottery win. Winners often have a period to come forward and may choose to remain anonymous depending on state laws.
The win concludes a period where the jackpot continued to grow, attracting widespread attention across the country. The previous winning ticket was sold a significant number of drawings ago. Further details regarding the prize claim process and any applicable taxes will be determined once the winner officially claims their prize.
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