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Delaware players have until 9:45 p.m. to purchase tickets for one of the largest lottery prizes of 2026
Delaware 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 Box
What: Powerball drawing
Powerball drawing Estimated jackpot: $663 million
$663 million Estimated cash option: $290.4 million before taxes
$290.4 million before taxes Drawing: 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 29
10:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 Delaware ticket deadline: 9:45 p.m. on drawing night
9:45 p.m. on drawing night Ticket price: $2 per play; Power Play costs an additional $1
$2 per play; Power Play costs an additional $1 Where to buy: Authorized Delaware Lottery retailers
Authorized Delaware Lottery retailers Winning numbers: Available after the drawing through the Delaware Lottery and Powerball websites
Responsible play: Anyone concerned about a gambling problem may call the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Helpline at 1-888-850-8888.
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