$209.3 million Powerball jackpot won in Roanoke Rapids

January 22, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:36 AM

A lucky lottery player in Roanoke Rapids just won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $209.3 million.

The win came with a single ticket that matched all six numbers in the drawing. The winning numbers in the drawing were 11–26−27−53−55 and the Powerball was 12.

The winning ticket came from West 10th Mart on West 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids.

The lucky ticket owner has a choice of an annuity of $209.3 million paid in 30 payments over 29 years or a lump sum payment of $95.3 million.

The winner has 180 days to claim the prize.

The win marks the sixth time that North Carolina has had a Powerball jackpot winner and the eighth time that a player in the state has won either a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

33 COMMENTS

1/31/2026 04:11 - Keisha B.

Congratulations! I'm next sending that out into the universe!!!

1/28/2026 09:35 - Kimberly M.

Congratulations

1/28/2026 06:29 - Brandon H.

I won $7 that night.....take THAT!

1/26/2026 06:45 - Kimberly D.

Congrats! Glad to see a fellow North Carolinian win!

1/26/2026 03:06 - Peter G.

I wish to win to pay my student loan NC Lottery
Fingers crossed that a big win comes your way!

1/26/2026 12:37 - Sherry L.

Awesome! One day it will be me!!NC Lottery
Good luck, Sherry!

1/26/2026 12:33 - Robert S.

The entire year of 2025 I played $20 bucks on each of the 3 largest jackpots! The good news is I won all 3 times the bad news is I only won $8 bucks each time! BAHHAHHA I’m probably being watched by the IRS w/that kinda bread I’m heading to a country w/a non extradition treaty

1/26/2026 12:26 - Robert S.

TUJA L.is that $14.00 pretax? Lol I’ll do you 1 better, I’m sure the IRS will use this against me but to HECK w/em I only played the 3 largest jackpots of 2025 walked away W/a cool $8 all 3 times BAHHAHHA I’m currently researching countries w/non extradition treaties w/that kinda cash uncle sam will have to catch me if he can! How is like a BILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT do I win $8 all 3 times, I’d rather have won nothing lol

1/26/2026 12:07 - Jim Z.

Any mega prize winners from numbers selected from this portal? Wonder if this app really works. :-)

1/25/2026 09:28 - Warren M.

Nice. My turn is coming FayettevilleNC Lottery
We are wishing you luck, Warren!

1/25/2026 06:44 - yma b.

Wow, be smart and congrats

1/25/2026 01:38 - Robin W.

Congratulations!

1/25/2026 11:59 - minnie r.

I wish I win pay my tuition fees

1/25/2026 11:30 - Eivan B.

Awesome place to win real money and the responsible way.

1/25/2026 08:37 - walter s.

please share with the less fortunate.

1/24/2026 08:50 - Priscilla K.

Congrats, I very happy for you

1/24/2026 08:44 - SHANNAN B.

Congratulations!

1/24/2026 10:49 - shirley b.

Hi NCEL is the North Carolina casino legit?NC Lottery
Hi Shirley, there is no official North Carolina casino or official online casino in North Carolina. Thanks for the question!

1/23/2026 11:00 - Dusty C.

It rigged, never the person who truly it wins.i have been dumb enough to believe I had a chance to change my life for years I threw away more than id ever need. I should have saved it.so should you.

1/23/2026 10:14 - Sandra B.

Now let's hope quads drop..It will not hurt the state-lol

1/23/2026 08:54 - Angela A.

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1/23/2026 08:49 - Angela A.

Congrats! Well @NCEL I see someone finally WON Big on a $30 play on the Monopoly Digital Instant Game 1Million + Jackpot...I know other states are mad as NC has WON this jackpot the most!

1/23/2026 06:21 - Michael D.

Congratulations!!!

1/22/2026 10:36 - Tuja L.

I win $14 dollars too!

1/22/2026 09:27 - Elizabeth W.

Congratulations next time it will be me

1/22/2026 09:26 - Craig W.

Congratulations!!! I am so HAPPY for you!!!

1/22/2026 08:07 - Regina B.

Congratulations ??

1/22/2026 04:27 - Marie B.

Same here FLOYD P

1/22/2026 03:19 - Dakiya W.

Congratulations

1/22/2026 01:04 - Sharon S.

Lord I'm so happy a North Carolinian won the huge JACKPOT! BOUT TIME!!!!! Seemed like we weren't ever gonna get on the books to win! They were sooooooo far and in between!!!

1/22/2026 11:49 - Tony T.

woooooot!!!

1/22/2026 11:42 - Floyd P.

Glad to see a NC winner come through! Meantime, today's NCEL Cash Drop Digital Instant on the site for 10 free games - save your money. Out of the 10 -- I was 0-10, not even a nickel won. A total ripoff!!

1/22/2026 10:38 - Henry W.

congrats!

$209.3 million Powerball jackpot won in Roanoke Rapids

January 22, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:36 AM

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