The last Powerball top prize was won in California. There are 45 Powerball states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (48 total jurisdictions). We compiled a list of states with the MOST Powerball jackpot winners in the history of the game.
The luckiest of the lucky? Indianahas the most Powerball jackpot winners. The Hoosier State boasts 39 Powerball jackpot wins since 1992, when Powerball got its start. Read on to see how your state stacks up!
Keep in mind that five states don’t have state lotteries: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Mississippi has the *newest* state lottery and began selling Powerball tickets in January 2020. And, if your state doesn't appear on the list? Not to fear. We'd say your locale could be due for a win.
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Powerball States with the Most Jackpot Wins*
*As of the January 1, 2024 win in Michigan!
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What is the largest jackpot in U.S. history?
Of all the lucky Powerball jackpot winners, the luckiest was a California man who won $2.04 billion on November 8, 2022. Yep, that's a billion with a B. With the single winning ticket, he didn’t have to share the prize, beating the one in 292 million odds to win. The second largest prize was $1.765 billion, also won in California, from October 11, 2023.
Unluckiest Powerball states
The states that have yet to win a Powerball jackpot include Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Wyoming. There are several factors that can account for this, including the number of players in these states and how long they have participated in the Powerball lottery game. For example, Mississippi just joined the Powerball lottery game in 2020, whereas Indiana, the state with the most Powerball jackpot winners, has been offering Powerball since the game's inception in 1992.
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FAQs
Pennsylvania has sold the most Powerball jackpot-winning tickets, followed by Florida. California, New York, and Indiana are among states that have all sold over 10 Powerball jackpot-winning tickets. The Powerball jackpot continues to climb and hit new records after no winners have claimed the prize in four months.
What state has the most winning Powerball tickets? ›
Pennsylvania has sold 18 winning tickets for the Powerball jackpot – the most of any state. Florida follows with 16 winning tickets sold in the sunshine state. California, New York, Indiana, New Jersey, Missouri, and Louisiana have all sold over 10 Powerball jackpot-winning tickets.
What is the best state to win Powerball? ›
land, these are the luckiest states in the U.S. for winning the Powerball grand prize:
- No. 8: Kansas.
- No. 7: West Virginia.
- No. 6: Missouri.
- No. 5: Nebraska.
- No. 4: Indiana.
- No. 3: Rhode Island.
- No. 2: New Hampshire.
- No. 1: Delaware.
$2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022: Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, is the sole winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball drawing on Nov. 7, 2022. Castro won the largest-ever lottery jackpot and opted for a lump sum of $997.6 million, just shy of $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.
What states have never hit the Powerball? ›
Only five lotteries have yet to have a Powerball winner.
- North Dakota: 0.
- Maine: 0.
- Virgin Islands: 0.
- Mississippi: 0.
- Wyoming: 0.
Buying lottery tickets is practically a pastime for New Yorkers — and it pays off. The Empire State has had the most national lottery winners than any other state, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots, according to Casino.org.
Which states have never won Mega Millions? ›
Game data dating back to 2002 shows 18 states and the Virgin Islands have yet to sell a jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming, as well ...
What state is least likely to win the lottery? ›
The states that have never produced a winning Powerball ticket are Mississippi, North Dakota and Wyoming, along with the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are even more states, 19, that have never produced a winning Mega Millions ticket. Some states — Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah — simply don't play the lottery.
Why does Indiana have so many Powerball winners? ›
The gaming experts at Hearts Land say that the reason for this high average comes down to the attitude a state has towards Powerball. Powerball claims that the odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million but with the number of players rising based on interest, it increases the number of tickets bought in a state.
Is Powerball different in each state? ›
The numbers drawn for Powerball are identical no matter where you are playing from and are not state-dependent, ensuring fairness for all players [1]. If there are multiple grand prize winners in different states (or even the same state), the prize is divided evenly among all winners [1].
What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
- $2.04 billion, Powerball. Nov.
- $1.765 billion, Powerball. Oct. ...
- $1.602 billion, Mega Millions. Aug. ...
- $1.586 billion, Powerball. Jan. ...
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions. Oct. ...
- $1.348 billion, Mega Millions. Jan. ...
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions. ...
- $1.13 billion, Mega Millions. ...
Download Table Data
| State | Powerball Winners | % of Total Winners |
|---|
| Arizona | 14 | 3.5% |
| California | 12 | 3% |
| Kansas | 12 | 3% |
| New York | 12 | 3% |
39 more rowsPennsylvania has sold 18 winning tickets for the Powerball jackpot – the most of any state. Florida follows with 16 winning tickets sold in the Sunshine State. California, New York, Indiana, New Jersey, Missouri, and Louisiana have all sold over 10 Powerball jackpot-winning tickets.
Why is there no lottery in Alabama? ›
Alabama and Utah prohibit gambling in their state constitutions, and religious groups in these conservative states have for years blocked efforts to legalize casinos or adopt lotteries. Utah, where more than 60% of the the state's population are members of the Church of Latter Day Saints, has long opposed a lottery.
What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball? ›
Altogether, including hitting the jackpot, there are 9 ways you can win a Powerball prize. Matching 5 numbers without the Powerball will get you a cool $1 million while simply matching the Powerball number earns you $4. The good news is that your chances of winning any prize is 1 in 24.9.
Is Powerball the same in all states? ›
While the basic game is played the same across participating states, there are some differences in Powerball lottery rules, such as play options, taxes on winnings, and rules surrounding anonymity when claiming prizes [1].
What state won Mega Millions? ›
The wait is over. There's a single winner of the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday night's drawing, with the winning ticket sold in New Jersey. Florida didn't walk away with nothing, Two ticketholders in Florida matched all five numbers to win $1 million each, along with 10 in other states.
Where are the most winning lottery tickets sold in Georgia? ›
The Sunoco/Welcome gas station on Lakeview Road came in with 37 wins, while the P.K. Food Mart on Wellborn Road had 33 wins. You have to go back to 2013 to find the largest single payout in Georgia lottery history. Ira Curry, of Stone Mountain, was one of the winners of the $648 million jackpot.
