Lottery Triumph: $544M Powerball Jackpot Makes Two Millionaires

Last Saturday's Powerball drawing, held on July 18, 2026, once again failed to produce a jackpot winner, which stood at $526 million at the time. However, for two players, this drawing became fateful: they managed to match all five white balls, earning each $1 million.

Drawing Results

The winning combination of numbers for Saturday's drawing was: 9, 14, 44, 50, 56, along with the red Powerball 3. The Power Play multiplier this time was 4x.

• Millionaires from the States: The lucky winners who matched five main numbers are from Arizona and Massachusetts.

• Other Large Prizes: Thanks to the Power Play multiplier, five players who matched four numbers plus the Powerball each received $200,000. Another 17 individuals who matched the same combination without activating Power Play won prizes of $50,000.

What's Next?

Since the main prize from Saturday's drawing remains unclaimed, the jackpot amount continues to grow rapidly. In the next drawing, scheduled for today, July 20, the stakes will be $544 million.

The winner will have the choice between annual payments of the full amount or a lump-sum cash payout of $241.6 million.

Season of Luck

It's worth noting that 2026 has been quite generous for Powerball fans: the lottery's top prize has been won five times already. With recent wins in Louisiana, Virginia, and New Jersey, where players also took home seven-figure sums, the tension among participants is rising. Players are holding their breath, wondering if today's drawing will be the sixth "golden" victory of the year.

Stay tuned for the results — the next drawing is just around the corner, with the exact time depending on your time zone.