Powerball Results for Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Saturday, January 31, 2026, has reached an impressive $57 million. Players have the option to claim a cash value of $25.8 million. This year has already seen a notable Powerball jackpot winner.
On January 22, a ticket purchased in North Carolina matched all six numbers, winning a whopping $209 million. The winner, who opted for anonymity, chose a lump sum payment of $95.3 million. After federal and state tax deductions, the final amount taken home was $68.6 million. North Carolina allows winners of over $50 million to remain anonymous for up to 90 days post-claim.
Powerball Details for January 31, 2026
For the drawing on January 31, here are the winning numbers:
- White Balls: 2, 40, 14, 63, 8
- Powerball: 23
- Power Play Multiplier: 3x
Top Powerball Jackpots
The following are the top 10 Powerball jackpots recorded:
| Amount | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| $2.040 billion | November 7, 2022 | California |
| $1.817 billion | December 24, 2025 | Arkansas |
| $1.787 billion | September 6, 2025 | Missouri and Texas |
| $1.765 billion | October 11, 2023 | California |
| $1.586 billion | January 13, 2016 | California, Florida, and Tennessee |
| $1.326 billion | April 6, 2024 | Oregon |
| $1.080 billion | July 19, 2023 | California |
| $842.4 million | January 1, 2024 | Michigan |
| $768.4 million | March 27, 2019 | Wisconsin |
| $758.7 million | August 23, 2017 | Massachusetts |
How to Play Powerball
Powerball tickets are available for $2 each in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can purchase tickets at various locations, including convenience stores and gas stations. In some jurisdictions, tickets can also be bought online.
To participate, players select six numbers: five from a pool of 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. An optional “Power Play” feature can be added for $1, which increases the winnings for non-jackpot prizes. The multipliers range from 2x to 10x, with a standard payout of prizes according to the matching numbers.
Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. When there is no jackpot winner, the prize continues to grow for the subsequent draws.
For anyone interested in playing, it’s essential to ensure they meet the legal age requirement of 18 years old or older, which varies by jurisdiction. Whether a citizen or a visitor, anyone can participate in the Powerball lottery during their stay in the U.S. or its territories.
