The Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 Powerball drawing produced the numbers 05-55-34-28-37 and the Powerball 17, with the advertised jackpot sitting at $193 million and a cash value of $87.9 million. The pool increased after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, Jan. 17 drawing, when the advertised grand prize had been $179 million. Attention also remains on a separate, much larger prize: an unclaimed $1.817 billion ticket sold in Cabot, Arkansas, for the Dec. 24, 2025 drawing; state rules give the holder 180 days from the drawing to claim it, making the deadline June 22, 2026. This update summarizes the draw results, practical details about playing, and the broader implications for ticket sales and lottery policy.
Key Takeaways
- Winning numbers for Jan. 19, 2026: 05-55-34-28-37; Powerball: 17.
- The advertised jackpot for the Jan. 19 drawing is $193 million; estimated cash option is $87.9 million.
- No one matched all six numbers on Jan. 17, when the advertised grand prize was $179 million, so the jackpot rolled to Jan. 19.
- An unrelated $1.817 billion prize from Dec. 24, 2025 (sold in Cabot, Arkansas) remained unclaimed as of Jan. 19; Arkansas law gives winners 180 days (deadline June 22, 2026).
- Powerball tickets cost $2 per play; adding Power Play costs $1 and can multiply nonjackpot prizes (2X–10X).
- Powerball is sold in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; some jurisdictions permit online purchase through authorized services.
- Drawings occur Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; if no jackpot winner appears, the top prize continues to grow.
Background
Powerball is a multi-jurisdictional lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and offered by participating state lotteries. Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1–69 and one red Powerball from 1–26; matching all six yields the jackpot. The game’s structure includes an annuity option and a cash alternative, and many players add the optional Power Play to increase lower-tier prizes.
Large jackpots typically draw heightened media attention and lift ticket sales across participating states, which in turn can push advertised prizes higher until a winning ticket is sold. The Dec. 24, 2025 $1.817 billion drawing—the second-largest in Powerball history—was notable for its size and for the fact that the winning ticket was sold in Cabot, Arkansas, roughly 30 miles from Little Rock. Under Arkansas rules, winners must claim prizes in person within 180 days of the drawing date.
Main Event
Monday’s drawing produced the sequence 05-55-34-28-37 and the Powerball 17. With no jackpot winner reported from the Jan. 17 drawing (advertised at $179 million), the top prize rolled and the Jan. 19 advertised jackpot was posted at $193 million with a cash option near $87.9 million. Nonjackpot prize tiers were unchanged; players who matched some but not all numbers still claimed fixed or pari-mutuel prizes according to state rules.
Tickets for Powerball cost $2 per play at retailers and, in certain jurisdictions, via authorized digital couriers. Players who add Power Play for $1 can increase nonjackpot payouts when a multiplier is drawn; Power Play multipliers include 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X and sometimes 10X (10X typically applies when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less, subject to the game rules). Quick Pick selections—random numbers assigned by the terminal—remain a popular choice for many buyers.
The unclaimed $1.817 billion ticket sold in Cabot remains a separate, active matter for Arkansas officials. That prize’s claim period ends June 22, 2026, 180 days after the Dec. 24, 2025 drawing; until a claimant comes forward, the funds are unawarded and state procedures for large jackpots remain in effect. State lottery offices often advise potential winners to secure the physical ticket and consult legal and tax professionals before claiming.
Analysis & Implications
Jackpot growth has a predictable effect on consumer behavior: larger advertised prizes generally boost ticket sales across participating jurisdictions, creating feedback that can drive the advertised amount even higher until a winner emerges. Economists who study gambling behavior note that extraordinary jackpots shift otherwise casual players to purchase tickets because of a perceived—though statistically small—chance at a life-changing payout.
From a public-fiscal standpoint, rising jackpots affect short-term lottery revenue and subsequent allocations to education and other beneficiary funds in some states. The distribution of proceeds varies by state, and a large unclaimed prize can alter the timing of transfers or create administrative questions about leftover funds if a ticket ultimately goes unclaimed past the deadline.
The unclaimed Arkansas mega-prize highlights procedural considerations: winners must file within state deadlines and typically claim in person, which raises questions about anonymity rules, tax planning and security. In some states winners can remain anonymous or claim via trust structures; Arkansas’s statutes determine the process for that jurisdiction and the timeline for officials to act if a ticket is never claimed.
Comparison & Data
| Rank | Amount | Date | State(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.040 billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | California |
| 2 | $1.817 billion | Dec. 24, 2025 | Arkansas |
| 3 | $1.787 billion | Sept. 6, 2025 | Missouri, Texas |
| 4 | $1.765 billion | Oct. 11, 2023 | California |
| 5 | $1.586 billion | Jan. 13, 2016 | CA, FL, TN |
| 6 | $1.326 billion | Apr. 6, 2024 | Oregon |
| 7 | $1.080 billion | July 19, 2023 | California |
| 8 | $842.4 million | Jan. 1, 2024 | Michigan |
| 9 | $768.4 million | Mar. 27, 2019 | Wisconsin |
| 10 | $758.7 million | Aug. 23, 2017 | Massachusetts |
The table places the Dec. 24, 2025 $1.817 billion prize as second-largest in Powerball history and shows how frequently multi-hundred-million-dollar jackpots have occurred in recent years. While advertised annuity amounts reflect projected multi-decade payments, cash-option values are considerably lower; the Jan. 19 advertised jackpot’s cash estimate is $87.9 million, roughly half the annuity headline.
Reactions & Quotes
The Arkansas Lottery confirmed the $1.817 billion ticket sold in Cabot has not yet been claimed and reminded the public of the June 22, 2026 claim deadline.
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (official)
Analysts say spikes in ticket sales are typical around large jackpots, noting that behavior is driven more by jackpot size than the underlying odds.
Independent lottery analyst (industry expert)
Local retailers in the Cabot area reported increased foot traffic after the Dec. 24 drawing, as neighbors checked tickets and shared news of the unclaimed prize.
Cabot retail operators (local)
Unconfirmed
- Whether and when the holder of the Dec. 24, 2025 $1.817 billion ticket will come forward before the June 22, 2026 deadline.
- The identity and intentions of the unclaimed-ticket holder (no verified claimant has publicly identified themselves as of Jan. 19, 2026).
- Any specific tax or legal arrangements the eventual claimant may pursue prior to formally claiming the Arkansas prize.
Bottom Line
The Jan. 19 Powerball drawing produced numbers 05-55-34-28-37 and Powerball 17 and carried an advertised jackpot of $193 million (cash approx. $87.9 million) after no jackpot winner on Jan. 17. Players in participating jurisdictions can continue to buy tickets at retailers or through authorized digital services where permitted; Powerball draws are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
The larger story remains the unclaimed $1.817 billion ticket sold in Cabot, Arkansas, for the Dec. 24, 2025 drawing, which must be claimed by June 22, 2026 under state law. That unresolved megaprize and ongoing jackpot rollovers are likely to keep public attention on Powerball in the weeks ahead.