$50,000 Powerball Tickets Sold in Eau Claire and Waukesha

MADISON, Wis. -- The current Powerball jackpot is closing in on half a billion dollars. Although no one won the big prize on Monday night, two winning $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold in Wisconsin for the October 5, 2026, drawing. One was purchased at the Hy-Vee on 2424 E. Clairemont Ave. in Eau Claire, and the other at a Kwik Trip on W229 N2086 Redford Rd. in Waukesha.

The winning tickets matched four of five numbers (16-23-32-36-54) and the Powerball (9).

According to Powerball.com, there were 19 winning plays of $50,000 or more sold in the United States for the Monday drawing. Powerball offers nine different prize levels. In Wisconsin, 7,931 plays won prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000.

Wisconsin Lottery retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive a two-percent Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive, up to $100,000.

Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Information on how to claim a prize is available at wilottery.com. Players can also see if their ticket is a winner by using the Lottery's mobile app, available at the App Store or Google Play.

In 2026, the Powerball jackpot has been hit six times. Most recently, an Illinois player won an estimated $1.04 billion on August 12.

The estimated Powerball jackpot for tonight's drawing is $485 million.

Powerball drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Tickets must be purchased before 9:00 p.m. to be included in a drawing. Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with the option to buy the Power Play feature for an additional $1.

The odds to win the Powerball jackpot are 1:292,201,338 while the odds to win a $50,000 Powerball prize are 1:913,130. To win a $4 Powerball prize, the odds are either 1:92 or 1:32, depending on the individual play.