Powerball soars to $835 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:58 AM · 1 min read
Wednesday night s Powerball drawing is a good time to test your luck if you re feeling lucky. The jackpot is nearing a whopping $835 million prize, which ranks among the top 10 prize payouts in the game s history. Lottery officials say, despite the hefty prize, the lumpsum payout could amount to less than half of that before taxes. Wednesday s drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m.