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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1 billion ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, giving New York Lottery players a shot at the biggest U.S. lottery prize offered so far in 2026.
According to SILive.com, the jackpot’s estimated lump-sum cash value is $433.1 million. The prize is also listed as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
New York ticket deadline and drawing time
For New York players, the key deadline is 10 p.m. on draw nights, when ticket sales close. The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Wednesday night.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m. Tickets cost $2 in New York and can be purchased at New York Lottery retailers seven days a week.
Players can also check their tickets using the New York Lottery app.
What players need to match
Powerball winning numbers are drawn from five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball numbered 1 to 26. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls in any order plus the red Powerball number.
That format is unchanged, but the size of the current top prize makes this drawing one of the year’s biggest lottery events.
Responsible gambling reminder for New Yorkers
The source article also included New York’s gambling-help resources for anyone who may be struggling.
New Yorkers can call 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY to 467369 for support related to problem gambling.
As of the source report, the article did not say whether there had been a jackpot winner.
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Source: As reported by silive.com.
