Single Powerball Ticket Claims $1.04 Billion Jackpot in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a Quincy, Illinois Hy-Vee gas station won an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot on August 12, 2026, ending a three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Winning numbers: 4-26-66-67-69, Powerball 9. It ranks eighth in Powerball history. The winner has one year to choose between a $1 billion annuity (paid in installments) or a $450.5 million lump sum.