Powerball Winning Numbers: Results for Wednesday October 14 drawing for the $562 Million jackpot

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $562 million ahead of Wednesday, October 14's drawing, giving ticket holders across the United States another opportunity to win one of the country's biggest lottery prizes.

The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with players hoping to match all five white balls and the red Powerball to claim the grand prize.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the draw had not taken place, meaning the official winning numbers and prize breakdown were not yet available.

According to the official Powerball website, the jackpot's estimated cash value is $230.4 million. That is the alternative available to a jackpot winner who chooses a lump-sum payment instead of receiving the advertised prize through annual payments.

Both figures are estimates, and the final amounts can be affected by ticket sales and other factors.

The jackpot has continued to grow because no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous drawing. The most recent draw took place on Monday, October 12, when the winning combination was 22, 28, 38, 51 and 69, with 9 as the red Powerball . The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

With no jackpot winner recorded for that draw, the top prize rolled over to Wednesday's drawing, rising from its previous advertised amount.

Powerball Winning Numbers

- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — $562 million estimated jackpot

- White ball numbers: To be updated after the drawing

- Red Powerball: To be updated after the drawing

- Power Play: To be updated after the drawing

- Estimated jackpot: $562 million

- Estimated cash value: $230.4 million

The October 14 drawing has not yet taken place. Check back for the official numbers and the results of the prize tiers once they are published. Players should verify their tickets against the official Powerball results.

Powerball drawings are held three times each week, on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. The game costs $2 per play, and participants select five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26.

Players can choose their own combination or use a lottery terminal's random selection option.

Winning the jackpot requires matching all five white balls and the red Powerball . However, players can also win prizes by matching other combinations, even if they do not land the top prize. There are nine prize levels in total, with rewards depending on how many numbers match and whether the Powerball is included.

The Power Play feature is an additional option that can increase many non-jackpot prizes when selected. Its multiplier is drawn separately and applies to eligible prize tiers, although it does not multiply the jackpot itself. Players should check the official prize chart and the rules in the jurisdiction where their ticket was purchased.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million, making the top prize an exceptionally difficult outcome to achieve. Even so, the possibility of a life-changing win continues to draw attention whenever the jackpot reaches hundreds of millions of dollars.

Once the October 14 drawing concludes, the official results will establish whether a ticket holder has claimed the $562 million prize or whether the jackpot will roll over again for Saturday's drawing. Players should keep their tickets safe and check the numbers carefully against official lottery results.

Anyone who believes they have a winning ticket should follow the claim procedures and deadlines set by the lottery jurisdiction where it was purchased. The official Powerball website remains the best place to confirm the winning combination, prize information and any jackpot update after the draw.u