Did you win Powerball’s jackpot worth $526M? Check tickets
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $526 million with a cash value of $233.5 million ahead of the Saturday, July 18 drawing.
Powerball jackpots since its introduction in 1992 Shot more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are among the states with the most jackpot winning tickets.
Although no one took home the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, one person from Louisiana did take home $2 million. The last time someone won Powerball’s grand prize was on May 2; That night two players We shared the $20 million prize.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning numbers in Powerball on July 18?
The winning numbers for Saturday, July 18: 9-14-44-50-56 Power ball: 3
Which Powerball numbers should you choose? Try USA TODAY’s number generator
Do you have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
Short answer: NO.
When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, may purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase (usually 18 years old).
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
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$2.040 billion in California on November 7, 2022
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$1.817 billion in Arkansas on December 24, 2025
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$1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
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$1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
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$1.586 billion in California, Florida and Tennessee on January 13, 2016
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$1.326 billion in Oregon on April 6, 2024
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$1.080 billion in California on July 19, 2023
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$842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024
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$768.4 million in Wisconsin on March 27, 2019
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$758.7 million in Massachusetts on August 23, 2017
Lottery information: Which states have the most lottery winners?
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets are $2 per game and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of places, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store.
In some states, Powerball tickets may be purchased online, depending on local jurisdiction.
After purchasing your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.
People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winnings from all non-jackpot prizes. The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
A “Quick Select” option is also available if you want the computer to select the numbers. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will continue to increase.
This story has been updated with new information.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. He is USA TODAY’s trending news reporter. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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