Powerball winning numbers for $166M jackpot on Saturday, March 28
Powerball winning numbers for $166M jackpot on Saturday, March 28
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAYSun, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC
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Powerball’s jackpot has climbed to $166 million, with a $74.5 million cash option, ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, March 28, as players across the country take another shot at a big win.
The game has produced nearly 200 jackpot winners since 1992, with the most recent coming March 2, when a ticket sold in Arkansas hit for $251 million. Powerball is played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The next drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. ET and the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 292 million, but smaller prizes are far more common — with overall odds of winning any prize at about 1 in 25.
Here is what you about Saturday’s drawing.
Powerball lottery tickets pictured inside a store in Homestead, Florida on July 19, 2023.
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing takes place Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET and USA TODAY will post the winning numbers shortly after they’re announced.
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
Jackpot: $166 millionCash option: $74.5 million (before taxes)
The jackpot reflects the annuity value, paid out over 30 years. Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.
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What are the odds of winning Powerball?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million. Your chances of winning any prize are much better: about 1 in 24.9.
1 / 0See Powerball and Mega Millions winners who hit the jackpotTennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul, left, walks with an excited Janis Goodwin, middle and Frances Davenport as they prepare to pick up their million-dollar Powerball check at the lottery headquarters in Nashville on Oct. 3, 2005.Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to play?
No. You don’t need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy a Powerball ticket. Anyone can purchase a ticket while visiting a participating state or territory, as long as they meet the legal age requirement (typically 18, though a few states are higher).
Where can you buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball is sold in 45 states, plus: Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The game is not offered in: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah
Tickets are available at licensed retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. In some states, tickets can also be purchased online, depending on local rules.
Which states have had the most Powerball winners?
Some states have had far more lottery luck than others. The states with the most Powerball jackpot winners are: Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
How do you play Powerball? -
Tickets cost $2 per play
Choose five white balls (numbers 1–69)
Choose one red Powerball (numbers 1–26)
Match all six numbers to win the jackpot
For an extra $1, players can add Power Play, which multiplies non‑jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
The biggest Powerball jackpots ever
Powerball has produced some of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The top jackpots include:$2.04 billion — California (Nov. 7, 2022)$1.817 billion — Arkansas (Dec. 24, 2025)$1.787 billion — Missouri & Texas (Sept. 6, 2025)$1.765 billion — California (Oct. 11, 2023)$1.586 billion — CA, FL, TN (Jan. 13, 2016)
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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