Kerala Winner Emerges as Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over
The weekend of February 7-8, 2026, saw excitement in the lottery world, as players across the globe eagerly checked their tickets. This period highlighted significant lottery draws, particularly the Powerball and the Samrudhi SM-41 in Kerala.
Powerball Excitement in the U.S.
On February 7, the Florida Lottery announced its regular Powerball results. The winning numbers for the draw were 25, 36, 42, 51, and 58, with a Powerball of 06. This draw featured a jackpot estimated at a remarkable $102 million, but no ticket managed to match all six numbers. As a result, the jackpot rolled over, increasing to an estimated $113 million for the next draw on February 9.
In a positive turn, a single ticket from Georgia matched all five white balls, granting its holder a $1 million prize. The draw for Powerball Double Play saw numbers 28, 37, 38, 48, and 63, but similarly resulted in no full set winners.
- Powerball Draw Details:
- Winning Numbers: 25, 36, 42, 51, 58
- Powerball: 06
- Estimated Jackpot: $102 million
- Next Estimated Jackpot: $113 million
- Ticket Cost: $2 (additional $1 for Power Play and Double Play)
Other lottery games in Florida also saw action, with draws including the Florida Lotto, Cash4Life, and Fantasy 5 among others. The Florida Lotto numbers were 21, 26, 30, 42, 49, and 51, while Cash4Life offered winning numbers of 13, 31, 38, 43, and 56. Fantasy 5 produced two sets of winning numbers for the midday and evening draws.
Kerala’s Lottery Winners
Half a world away, Kerala experienced its lottery excitement on February 8. The Kerala State Lottery Department conducted the Samrudhi SM-41 draw at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The first prize of Rs 1 crore was awarded to ticket number MD 950063, sold in Alappuzha. The second and third prizes of Rs 30 lakh and Rs 5 lakh went to ticket numbers MM 593392 from Kannur and ME 754254 from Kozhikode, respectively.
This draw emphasized Kerala’s commitment to transparency and community engagement, with a live audience present during the event. Each prize category was announced sequentially, showcasing the integrity of the process.
- Samrudhi SM-41 Draw Details:
- First Prize: Rs 1 crore – Ticket MD 950063 (Alappuzha)
- Second Prize: Rs 30 lakh – Ticket MM 593392 (Kannur)
- Third Prize: Rs 5 lakh – Ticket ME 754254 (Kozhikode)
Global Lottery Phenomenon
The simultaneous draws in the United States and India reflect the global attraction of lottery games. These events demonstrate how people from different backgrounds share the hope of striking it rich. The anticipation surrounding these draws continues to unite players worldwide.
Among notable records, the Powerball jackpot reached an astonishing $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions record is currently $1.602 billion, won in Florida in August 2023.
As these lottery games evolve, they remain a source of excitement and community involvement, exemplifying the universal desire for fortune and joy.
