NORTH CAROLINA — A Powerball ticket sold in North Carolina won a $100,000 prize in the Monday night drawing held January 12, 2026, lottery officials confirmed.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 5, 27, 45, 56, and 59, with a Powerball of 4. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.
While no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot, the $100,000-winning ticket sold in North Carolina matched four white balls and the Powerball, with the Power Play option applied, doubling the standard $50,000 prize.
With the jackpot unclaimed, the estimated Powerball jackpot climbed to $156 million, with a cash value of $70.5 million, according to Powerball officials.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball to win the jackpot, while smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers.
Lottery officials remind winners to sign the back of their tickets and follow state lottery procedures when claiming prizes.
