Powerball Jackpot: $193 Million on the Line for January 19, 2026
The anticipation is building for the Powerball jackpot drawing on January 19, 2026, with a staggering $193 million up for grabs. This comes after no one matched all six numbers for the grand prize of $179 million on Saturday, January 17, 2026, according to [source].
While the entire nation is eagerly awaiting the first jackpot winner of 2026, it's been nearly a month since a single ticket from Arkansas claimed the Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.8 billion, the second-largest in Powerball history. Sold in Cabot, just 30 miles from Little Rock, the winner has yet to come forward. Under Arkansas law, winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize in person, meaning the deadline is June 22, 2026. [source]
Here's a breakdown of the Powerball drawing and everything you need to know:
Winning Numbers for January 19, 2026:
- 05-55-34-28-37
- Powerball: 17
How to Play Powerball:
- Tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can purchase them at convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. In some states, tickets can be bought online, depending on local jurisdiction.
- Players choose six numbers: five white balls numbered 1 to 69 and one red Powerball numbered 1 to 26. Adding a $1 "Power Play" increases the value of non-jackpot prizes.
- The "Power Play" multiplier can multiply winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
- 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 continues to grow.
Who Can Play Powerball?
- You don't need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball. Visitors to the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can purchase tickets from authorized retailers if they meet the legal age requirement (usually 18 years old).
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots:
1. $2.040 billion (November 7, 2022, California)
2. $1.817 billion (December 24, 2025, Arkansas)
3. $1.787 billion (September 6, 2025, Missouri and Texas)
4. $1.765 billion (October 11, 2023, California)
5. $1.586 billion (January 13, 2016, California, Florida, and Tennessee)
6. $1.326 billion (April 6, 2024, Oregon)
7. $1.080 billion (July 19, 2023, California)
8. $842.4 million (January 1, 2024, Michigan)
9. $768.4 million (March 27, 2019, Wisconsin)
10. $758.7 million (August 23, 2017, Massachusetts)
Can You Buy Powerball Tickets Online?
- Yes, you can order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in the following states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
- The Jackpocket app allows you to select your game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect winnings using your phone or computer.
- Remember to check local gambling laws and be 18+ (21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE).
(This article has been updated with the latest information.)
For more information, contact Fernando Cervantes Jr., trending news reporter for USA TODAY, at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com or follow him on X @ferncerv.
[Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2026/01/17/powerball-winning-numbers-saturday-january-17-2026/88222715007/]
