Powerball Winning Numbers: Results for Wednesday, October 28 drawing for the $716 million jackpot

Lottery players are hoping to land a life-changing prize as Powerball prepares for its Wednesday, October 28, 2026 drawing. The jackpot has reached an estimated $716 million after another drawing ended without a ticket matching all six numbers.

The winning numbers for October 28 have not yet been announced. The draw is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and players should check the official Powerball website after the results are released to confirm the numbers and prize information.

The jackpot has continued to grow since the previous top prize was claimed in August. Monday's drawing, held on October 26, did not produce a jackpot winner, meaning the potential reward has increased for the latest opportunity.

The advertised $716 million figure represents the estimated annuity prize, paid through a series of annual instalments. Winners who prefer to receive their money in a single payment can instead select the estimated cash option of $307.2 million, before taxes.

Previous Powerball results and what players need to know

The most recent completed drawing took place on Monday, October 26. Its winning numbers were 18, 26, 49, 50 and 54, with Powerball 1. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

Although nobody secured the jackpot, two tickets sold in Florida and Georgia matched all five white balls, earning $1 million each. Those prizes demonstrate that substantial winnings remain possible even without matching the red Powerball number.

Wednesday's draw gives players another opportunity to match the five white balls and the separate red Powerball . The numbers are selected independently, and previous results do not make particular numbers more likely to appear in a future drawing.

The jackpot's size has attracted additional attention, but the odds of winning the top prize remain extremely long.

According to Powerball , the odds of matching all five white balls and the Powerball are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. The overall odds of winning any prize are considerably better, at approximately 1 in 24.9.

How much could the winner actually receive?

The headline jackpot is not necessarily the amount a winner would take home. The annuity option distributes the prize over 30 payments: one initial payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase over time. The cash option provides a smaller amount upfront instead.

Taxes also affect the final payout. Federal withholding applies to large lottery prizes, and the winner's final federal tax liability may be higher than the amount initially withheld. State and local taxes can reduce the prize further, depending on where the winning ticket was purchased and the winner's circumstances.

For that reason, the $716 million figure should be understood as the advertised annuity value rather than a guaranteed lump-sum payment.

Where to check Wednesday's winning numbers

Players can visit the official Powerball website to find the winning numbers once the drawing has concluded. The website also provides previous results, prize details and information about the next scheduled drawing.

Powerball drawings normally take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Ticket-sale deadlines vary by state and jurisdiction, so players should check their local lottery's rules for cutoff times and prize-claim procedures.

Anyone checking a ticket should compare all five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball against the official results, while also checking the Power Play selection if they purchased that option. Tickets should be retained until the result has been verified and any applicable claim instructions reviewed.

With $716 million at stake, Wednesday's drawing is attracting considerable interest. However, until the draw takes place and the official results are published, the October 28 winning numbers remain unknown.

This article will be updated once the confirmed numbers and prize breakdown become available.