$663 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night - Delaware LIVE News

$663 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night Staff Writer July 29, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Business, Headlines, Retail and Restaurants Delaware players have until 9:45 p.m. to purchase tickets for one of the largest lottery prizes of 2026Delaware lottery players will have a chance to compete for an estimated $663 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday night after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday’s drawing.The jackpot carries an estimated cash value of $290.4 million before federal and state taxes. The advertised $663 million prize would be paid as an annuity over 30 graduated payments, while the cash option would provide the winner with a one-time payment. Final amounts can change based on national ticket sales.Monday’s winning numbers were 6, 26, 46, 58 and 65. The Powerball was 25, and the Power Play multiplier was 2. No ticket won the jackpot, and no ticket matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize.The jackpot has been growing since May 2, when tickets sold in Florida and Texas split a $20 million prize. It is the largest Powerball jackpot offered so far in 2026.Interest in Wednesday’s drawing comes one day after a ticket sold in Florida won an $803 million Mega Millions jackpot. The ticket matched the numbers 34, 48, 49, 59 and 70, along with Mega Ball 12, in Tuesday night’s drawing. The winning ticket has an estimated cash value of $345.5 million.Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. Players select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one Powerball number from 1 through 26. The Power Play option, which can increase most non-jackpot prizes, costs an additional $1.The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning any Powerball prize are about 1 in 24.9.Delaware requires players to be at least 18 years old to purchase lottery tickets. Winning drawing-game tickets must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.To Go BoxWhat: Powerball drawingEstimated jackpot: $663 millionEstimated cash option: $290.4 million before taxesDrawing: 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 29Delaware ticket deadline: 9:45 p.m. on drawing nightTicket price: $2 per play; Power Play costs an additional $1Where to buy: Authorized Delaware Lottery retailersWinning numbers: Available after the drawing through the Delaware Lottery and Powerball websitesResponsible play: Anyone concerned about a gambling problem may call the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Helpline at 1-888-850-8888.Staff WriterDelaware LIVE collaborates with a network of professional journalists to cover a diverse range of stories across various fields.  Staff Writers include experienced journalists and young professionals.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact or our publisher, George D. Rotsch, at Related Posts:6 ways students can reduce college costs after financial aid Red Clay Invites Public to help shape Superintendent Search Delaware Little League teams begin road to WilliamsportDelaware Whiskey Festival brings premium pours,… Crystal Spa arrests expose Delaware’s hidden human… Delaware declares measles outbreak after cases rise to foShare this Post