The Powerball jackpot is set to get even bigger. A reporter will explain.
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes explains the historic agreement with Britain’s National Lottery.
After no tickets matched all six numbers earlier this week, the Powerball jackpot once again exceeded $300 million in the Saturday, June 20 lottery.
Tonight’s prize is currently estimated at $302 million with a $135.3 million cash option, marking the latest rollover since a $20 million jackpot was split between two tickets on May 2, despite seven jackpots already won across the United States in 2026.
Since its launch in 1992, the Powerball jackpot has been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most winning jackpot tickets.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for June 20th?
USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers at 10:59 p.m. ET after the lottery drawing.
Do I have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
No, you do not have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball. Anyone who meets the legal age requirements (generally 18 years old) may purchase tickets from authorized resellers in participating jurisdictions, including 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022
- December 24, 2025, $1.817 billion in Arkansas.
- $1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
- $1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
- January 13, 2016, $1.586 billion in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- April 6, 2024, $1.326 billion in Oregon.
- $1.08 billion in California on July 19, 2023
- $842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024
- March 27, 2019, $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017, $758.7 million in Massachusetts
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and in some states online.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, you can increase your non-jackpot winnings with the Power Play option. Quick Pick allows the computer to randomly select numbers.
To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls with the red Powerball. Drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights, and the jackpot increases until it is won.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
