Philadelphia, PA, November 5, 2026 — A single Powerball ticket purchased in New Jersey has claimed the massive $847 million jackpot, lottery officials have confirmed. The winning ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball drawn in the multi-state lottery game. The exact location within New Jersey where the ticket was sold was not immediately available.

The $847 million represents the annuity value of the jackpot, which is paid out over 30 years. Winners also have the option to take a lump sum cash payout, though the exact cash value for this jackpot was not specified in the initial announcement. This significant win marks one of the largest Powerball jackpots in the game’s history.

Powerball drawings are held three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The winning numbers for the draw that produced this jackpot were not detailed in the available information. Winning a jackpot of this magnitude is exceedingly rare, with odds typically in the hundreds of millions to one.

The New Jersey Lottery has not released further details regarding the retailer where the ticket was purchased or any information about the winner, as winners typically have time to come forward and decide how to claim their prize. Information regarding the claim process and any required next steps will be made available through official lottery channels. The identity of the winner will likely remain private until they choose to disclose it, depending on state laws and their personal preference. The absence of specific details such as the sale location or date means further information is pending.

Story summarized from the original created by Emily Bloch on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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