Someone in New Jersey is holding the winning $847 million Powerball ticket, the biggest Powerball jackpot ever won in the state. Here is what the winner actually takes home after taxes, how long they have to claim it and whether they can keep their name private.

Powerball Winning Numbers and Where the Ticket Was Sold

A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, according to Powerball . The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56, with a Powerball of 21 and a Power Play of 2.

The $847 million prize is the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. It came less than three months after a $1.04 billion ticket won in Illinois on Aug. 12, 2026. As of Thursday morning, the New Jersey Lottery had not said which store sold the ticket, and nobody had come forward to claim it.

How Much the $847 Million Winner Takes Home After Taxes

The $847 million figure is the annuity, paid over 29 years.…