The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing on January 19 has reached an impressive $193 million, with a cash option of $87.9 million. This comes after no player successfully matched all six numbers for the previous jackpot of $179 million in the drawing held on January 17. As anticipation builds for the first jackpot winner of 2026, it’s notable that one enormous prize from the past remains unclaimed.
Since Christmas Eve, when a ticket purchased in Cabot, Arkansas, won a staggering $1.8 billion—marking the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history—no one has come forward to claim the prize. Buyers have until June 22, 2026, to present their winning ticket in person, as Arkansas law stipulates a 180-day window for claim submissions.
For those eager to try their luck, here are the winning numbers for the January 19 Powerball drawing: 05, 55, 34, 28, 37, with the Powerball being 17.
Playing Powerball is straightforward and costs $2 per ticket. Tickets are sold across 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, at various retailers like convenience stores and gas stations. Depending on local laws, some states also offer online purchase options for tickets.
When playing, participants select six numbers: five white balls that range from 1 to 69, and one red Powerball between 1 and 26. For an additional dollar, players can opt for a “Power Play,” which can multiply non-jackpot prize amounts by factors of 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10. Players who prefer not to choose their own numbers can use the “Quick Pick” feature, where the computer randomly selects numbers for them.
Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings, with the jackpot amount increasing whenever there are no winners.
Interestingly, anyone over the legal age—typically 18 years old—can participate in the Powerball lottery, regardless of their citizenship or residency status. This accessibility allows individuals visiting participating states, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to purchase tickets from authorized retailers.
For those interested in purchasing tickets online, they can do so via the Jackpocket app, which operates in various states including Arkansas, New York, Massachusetts, and more. This app simplifies the lottery ticket purchasing process, allowing users to select games, view tickets, and even claim winnings directly from their devices.
As excitement continues to grow leading up to the drawing, many are left to wonder if the new year will bring fresh fortune or if the massive Christmas jackpot will finally be claimed before the deadline.
