The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $607 million, with a cash value of $255.7 million, ahead of Monday, Oct. 19’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday.
The jackpot has been growing since an Illinois player won an estimated $1.04 billion prize on Aug. 12, one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history. While no one claimed the top prize Saturday, a ticket sold in Maryland matched five numbers to win a $1 million prize, according to Powerball officials.
Here’s what to know before Monday night’s drawing
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
What are the winning numbers for the October 19 Powerball?
USA TODAY will post the winning numbers after the lottery drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Wednesday, October 21, at around 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawing can be watched live on Powerball’s website, and players can rewatch clips on its YouTube channel.
Powerball drawings occur every week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
A display for New Jersey Lottery Powerball at 7-Eleven on Market St. on April 6, 2026, in Elmwood Park, New Jersey
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How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Depending on local laws, players may also be able to purchase tickets online.
To play, select five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Players can also add Power Play for an extra $1 to boost non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
Prefer to leave it to chance? Choose a Quick Pick and let the computer generate your numbers.
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. If no one wins, the jackpot rolls over and continues to grow.
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball?
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy a Powerball ticket.
Anyone who meets the legal age requirement where the ticket is purchased, generally 18 or older, can play while visiting a participating jurisdiction. Winners who live outside the United States are eligible to claim prizes, although taxes may apply.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Powerball jackpot hits $607 million for Monday, Oct. 19
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