Edwin Castro of California claimed $2.04 billion on 2023 Valentine’s Day. Florida Publix sold winning ticket worth $1 million for Feb. 14, 2026, draw.

The Powerball jackpot climbed ahead of the Monday, Feb. 16 drawing, with the giant prize sitting at $154 million and a cash value of $72.2 million. According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992.

Powerball fever is gripping the nation as the jackpot soars to an estimated $203 million for the February 23 drawing. No one claimed the prize in Saturday's draw, fueling excitement for millions hoping to win big.