$1 billion Powerball won in Illinois, $1 million in Florida. About the winners
Sept. 12, 2026, 3:45 p.m. ET A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot on Aug. 12, 2026. A ticket sold in Florida won a secondary prize of $1 million in the same drawing. This marks the 15th time a US lottery jackpot has surpassed …