Powerball Winning Numbers: Results for Saturday October 3 drawing for the $440 Million jackpot
Saturday night's Powerball drawing carries an estimated $440 million jackpot after Wednesday's prize went unclaimed
The latest Powerball winning numbers are the focus for lottery players across the United States as the jackpot climbs to an estimated $440 million for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 drawing.
However, the drawing has not yet taken place as of the time of publication. That means the official winning numbers for Saturday night are still pending and should not be confused with the numbers from Wednesday's previous draw.
The Powerball website confirms that the next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at 10:59 p.m. ET, with an advertised jackpot of $440 million and a cash value of $181.3 million.
Once the drawing has been conducted, the winning combination will consist of five white-ball numbers from 1 through 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 through 26.
What were the previous Powerball winning numbers?
Wednesday's Powerball drawing, held on September 30, did not produce a jackpot winner. The official numbers were:
- White balls: 4, 6, 23, 33, 44
The official Powerball results show that nobody matched all five white balls and the Powerball. One ticket sold in Texas matched all five white balls without the Powerball and therefore won the $1 million second-tier prize.
The result was also reported by WKYC, which noted that the $409 million jackpot advertised for the September 30 drawing went unclaimed. That rollover subsequently increased the prize available for Saturday night.
How much is the October 3 Powerball jackpot worth?
The advertised jackpot for Saturday is $440 million if taken as an annuity. The alternative cash option is currently listed at $181.3 million on the official Powerball website.
The difference reflects the two ways jackpot winners can receive their prize. A winner can choose an annuity paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years or take the one-time cash option. Both advertised amounts are before applicable federal and jurisdictional taxes.
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play in the United States. Players select five numbers between 1 and 69 before choosing one Powerball number between 1 and 26. Players can select their own numbers or use a Quick Pick to have the lottery terminal generate them.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain extremely long because a player must match all six numbers.
There are also eight other prize levels, meaning players can win without hitting the jackpot. The Power Play option is available for an additional $1 and can increase eligible non-jackpot prizes.
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. The official Powerball website also provides a live stream of the drawing.
Therefore, players looking for the October 3 Powerball winning numbers will need to wait until after Saturday night's drawing for the official result.
The numbers from September 30, 4, 6, 23, 33, 44 and Powerball 13, are the latest completed results, while the $440 million jackpot remains up for grabs until the October 3 numbers are drawn.
