Powerball jackpot hits $283M. Wednesday's winning numbers

The Powerball jackpot rose to $283 million with a cash value of $126.7 million ahead of the Wednesday, June 17, drawing.

Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times. Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.

The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was more than a month ago on May 2. On that night, two players, one in Texas and another in Florida, split a $20 million prize.

So far in 2026, there have been seven jackpot winners.

Here is what you need to know about Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.

What are the winning numbers for the June 17 Powerball?

The winning numbers for Wednesday, June 17, Powerball are 3, 26, 49, 53, 61, and the Powerball is 12. The "Power Play" multiplier is 2x.

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?

No one won the jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in California won the $1 million Match 5 prize.

Do you have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?

The short answer is no, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play Powerball.

When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, can purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer, if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase — usually 18 years old.

Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

• $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
• $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas
• $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
• $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
• $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida, and Tennessee
• $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
• $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
• $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
• $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
• $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts

How to play Powerball

Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of locations, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store.

In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.

Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69.

The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes. The "Power Play" multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.

If you want the computer to select the numbers, the "Quick Pick" option is available, as well. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.