Powerball Winner: How to Check and Claim a Prize After the November 4 Drawing

Verified November 5, 2026, at 17:03 UTC (12:03 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, UTC−05:00).

A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in the November 4 Powerball drawing, winning an estimated $847 million jackpot, according to Powerball. The winning white balls were 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56; the red Powerball was 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

If you bought a ticket for that drawing, check every line even if you did not match the jackpot numbers. Smaller prizes are available, and the steps and deadlines for claiming them depend on where the ticket was purchased. Powerball lists the jackpot’s cash value at $363.1 million; both advertised payment amounts are before taxes. Read Powerball’s official announcement.

Destaques

• One New Jersey ticket won the November 4 jackpot; other combinations can also win prizes.
• Compare the five white balls and the separate red Powerball against each line for the correct drawing date.
• Claim a winning ticket in the jurisdiction where it was purchased, and check that lottery’s deadline and instructions.
• Protect the original ticket and contact the lottery directly before submitting a large or disputed claim.

How do I check my Powerball ticket for November 4?

First, find the drawing date printed on your ticket. If you bought entries for multiple drawings, check each eligible date separately. For November 4, compare each set of five white-ball numbers with 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56, then compare its red Powerball number with 21. The order of the five white balls does not matter, but the red Powerball is a separate number and must be checked separately.

Matching all five white balls and the red Powerball wins the jackpot. Other combinations can win lower-tier prizes: for example, matching only the red Powerball wins a $4 base prize, while matching four white balls and the Powerball wins $50,000 before any applicable multiplier. Check the complete prize breakdown on the official November 4 results page. The lottery must validate a ticket before paying a prize; a number check alone does not establish a valid claim.

If you purchased Power Play, check that it is printed on your ticket. The November 4 multiplier was 2x for eligible non-jackpot prizes. Power Play does not multiply the jackpot, and the five-white-ball prize has its own fixed Power Play amount. An official lottery app or retailer scanner can help you check a ticket, but keep the ticket until the lottery confirms the result. If a scanner gives an unexpected answer, ask the selling lottery how to submit it for review.

Where do I claim a Powerball prize?

Powerball says a winning ticket must be redeemed in the state or other jurisdiction where it was sold, even if the holder lives elsewhere. Claim locations and retailer payment limits vary. A small prize may be payable by an authorized retailer, while a larger prize may require a claim form, lottery office or another approved method. Start with the official lottery website for the place of purchase; do not assume another state’s procedure applies to you. See the Powerball claim FAQs.

For a New Jersey ticket, the New Jersey Lottery’s claim guide lists retailer, mail, drop-off and other claim options. It also offers mobile claims for eligible prizes from $600 through $10,000. Jackpot winners and people with other large prizes can request an appointment with a lottery representative. Check the current instructions before sending an original ticket or traveling to an office.

How long do I have to claim a winning ticket?

Powerball says claim periods typically range from 90 days to one year, depending on the selling jurisdiction. The back of a ticket may list the expiration date; if it does not, ask the issuing lottery. Do this promptly, particularly if the ticket was bought while traveling.

For New Jersey drawing games, the state lottery says players have up to one year from the original drawing date to claim a prize. For a November 4, 2026 drawing ticket, that points to November 4, 2027; confirm the applicable deadline and submission requirements with the lottery rather than waiting until the final day. See the New Jersey Lottery’s expiration guidance.

What should I do if I think I have a winning ticket?

1. Keep the original secure. Protect it from loss and damage, and avoid sharing images of its barcode or other identifying details.
2. Check the selling lottery’s instructions. New Jersey tells winners to sign their tickets and keep them safe. For a group ticket or a possible claim through a trust, contact the lottery and consider legal advice about the appropriate way to document ownership before completing the claim.
3. Make records. New Jersey recommends copying the front and back of the ticket and the claim form when mailing a claim. A copy helps document the submission but does not replace the original ticket.
4. Use official channels. Contact the lottery through its published website or phone number. The New Jersey Lottery says it never requires an advance payment to claim a prize.

If your ticket is damaged or does not scan as expected, do not throw it away. New Jersey instructs players with questionable tickets to file a claim and include an explanation so the lottery can investigate. Other jurisdictions may have different procedures.

How are a jackpot and its taxes paid?

For this jackpot, Powerball says the winner may choose the $847 million annuity or the $363.1 million cash option. The annuity consists of 30 increasing payments over 29 years. Those amounts are before taxes, and the cash figure is not the amount a winner would necessarily take home. A winner should confirm the choice process and deadlines with the issuing lottery and consider independent financial and tax advice before deciding.

Lottery winnings are generally taxable federal income, including winnings for which no tax form is issued. The IRS says regular federal withholding applies to lottery proceeds exceeding $5,000 after subtracting the wager, generally at 24%. Withholding is a prepayment, so the final federal tax owed can differ; state tax treatment can also vary. Keep claim and tax records and consult a tax professional about your circumstances. See IRS guidance on gambling income.

FAQ

Can I win with only the Powerball number?

Yes. For the November 4 drawing, matching only the red Powerball wins a $4 base prize. An eligible Power Play purchase can increase that amount.

Can I claim a ticket in a different state?

No. Powerball requires a prize to be claimed in the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased. Check that lottery’s approved claim methods if you live elsewhere.

Can the New Jersey jackpot winner remain anonymous?

The New Jersey Lottery says its winners may choose to remain anonymous, although they must provide proper identification to the lottery for processing and tax reporting.