Powerball Results: No Jackpot Winner in May 16 Drawing as Prize Climbs Higher

The latest Powerball results are in, and lottery players across the United States are once again looking ahead to the next drawing after no one claimed the estimated $89.4 million jackpot on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The winning numbers drawn Saturday night were:

8, 37, 40, 44, and 65
Powerball: 18
Power Play Multiplier: 3x

While the grand prize went unclaimed, one ticket sold in Georgia matched all five white balls to secure a $1 million prize, making it the night’s biggest winner.

With no jackpot winner announced, the Powerball prize is expected to continue growing ahead of the next drawing on Monday, May 18.

Saturday’s Drawing Keeps Jackpot Run Alive

The May 16 drawing continued what has become another growing jackpot streak for Powerball, one of America’s most recognizable lottery games. The estimated annuity jackpot reached approximately $89 million, with a cash value estimated at around $39.3 million according to official draw information.

Despite millions of tickets sold nationwide, no player matched all six numbers needed to claim the top prize.

Lottery officials confirmed:

• Jackpot winners: None
• $2 million Match 5 + Power Play winners: None
• $1 million Match 5 winners: One ticket sold in Georgia

The absence of a jackpot winner means the prize pool will roll over into the next scheduled drawing, potentially attracting even more players.

A Closer Look at the Winning Numbers

Saturday’s winning combination featured a mix of low and high numbers:

• 8
• 37
• 40
• 44
• 65

The red Powerball number was 18, while the Power Play multiplier landed at 3x, boosting qualifying non-jackpot prizes for players who purchased the optional feature.

The Power Play option costs an additional $1 per play and can multiply certain winnings by:

• 2x
• 3x
• 4x
• 5x
• 10x

The 10x multiplier is only activated when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150 million or less, which was the case for Saturday’s drawing.

What Players Won on May 16

Although the jackpot remained untouched, thousands of players still walked away with prizes.

Official payout data showed:

Power Play participants saw larger payouts due to the 3x multiplier. For example:

• Match 4 + Powerball winners earned $150,000
• Match 4 White Balls winners earned $300
• Match Powerball-only winners collected $12

Lottery data also revealed strong nationwide participation:

• 220,783 players matched only the Powerball to win $4
• 88,952 players matched one white ball plus the Powerball
• 13,604 players matched three white balls
• 600 players matched three white balls plus the Powerball

The Growing Fascination With Powerball

Powerball remains one of the largest lottery games in the world, regularly generating jackpots that climb into hundreds of millions — and sometimes billions — of dollars.

The game is played in:

• 45 U.S. states
• Washington, D.C.
• Puerto Rico
• The U.S. Virgin Islands

Players choose five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26.

The odds of winning the jackpot are extraordinarily slim:

1 in 292.2 million

Still, the dream of becoming an overnight millionaire continues to drive massive ticket sales whenever jackpots rise.

Michigan’s Historic Powerball Jackpot

Saturday’s draw also renewed attention around one of the largest Powerball wins ever recorded in Michigan.

The biggest winning Powerball ticket sold in the state was worth $842.4 million, purchased in January 2024 at Food Castle in Grand Blanc.

That historic jackpot became one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history and highlighted how rapidly Powerball jackpots can escalate after multiple rollover drawings.

When Is the Next Powerball Drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for:

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:59 p.m. ET

Powerball drawings are held every:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Saturday

The live drawings take place from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and are streamed online through official lottery platforms.

How Late Can You Buy Tickets?

Ticket deadlines vary by state.

In Michigan, both online and in-store sales close at:
9:45 p.m. on draw nights

Players are encouraged to check local rules in their respective states because cutoff times can differ.

Understanding Powerball Double Play

Some players also participate in Powerball Double Play, an additional drawing that uses the same selected numbers from the main game.

For an extra $1 per play, Double Play gives participants another opportunity to win prizes up to $10 million.

The Double Play numbers for May 16 were:

11, 21, 27, 41, 59
Powerball: 18

Unlike the standard Powerball game, the Power Play multiplier does not apply to Double Play prizes.

The Double Play drawing typically occurs between 11:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.

Colorado Lottery Results From May 16

Alongside Powerball, the Colorado Lottery released several additional game results from Saturday night:

Pick 3

• Midday: 0-1-0
• Evening: 1-1-5

Cash 5

• 04-12-18-20-28

Colorado Lotto+

• 12-13-18-25-26-27

Colorado Lotto+ Plus Numbers

• 07-10-17-19-23-40

Millionaire for Life

• 07-17-24-38-45
• Bonus: 04

Why Powerball Continues to Dominate Lottery Culture

Powerball’s popularity goes far beyond gambling. Massive jackpots routinely dominate headlines, spark workplace lottery pools, and fuel nationwide conversations about wealth and luck.

As jackpots increase, ticket sales often surge dramatically, with convenience stores and lottery retailers experiencing spikes in customer traffic.

Even though the odds remain steep, many players view the game as a low-cost opportunity to dream big for just $2 per ticket.

With no jackpot winner on May 16, anticipation is now shifting toward Monday night’s drawing, where another growing prize awaits hopeful players across the country.