Sioux Falls, SD, November 5, 2026 — A single winning ticket for the monumental $847 million Powerball jackpot has been sold in New Jersey. The massive prize marks one of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.

Details regarding the specific date of the drawing for which this winning ticket was sold have not been provided. Similarly, the exact retail location within New Jersey where the ticket was purchased remains undisclosed at this time.

The Powerball jackpot is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The lottery drawings are typically held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Winning the jackpot requires matching all five white balls and the red Powerball. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.

The identity of the ticket holder has not been released. Winners of large lottery prizes often have the option to claim their winnings as a lump sum payment or as an annuity paid over several years. The lump sum amount is typically less than the advertised jackpot total, as it represents the cash value of the prize.

Information concerning the specific amount of the lump sum payout or the annuity schedule for this $847 million jackpot is not available. Further details regarding the winner’s claim process and any potential local impact are also pending.


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