Three North Jersey Tickets Miss Powerball Jackpot by One Number

Three lucky Powerball tickets sold in North Jersey came one number away from the jackpot on Wednesday, January 7 — and still walked away with solid wins.

According to the New Jersey Lottery, each ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball, scoring $50,000 each.

Winning ticket locations

• Ramsey (Bergen County): East Main Street

• Totowa (Passaic County): Union Boulevard

• Morris Plains (Morris County): Littleton Road

A brief delay before the numbers dropped

The January 7 Powerball drawing ran about 30 minutes late due to a technical issue. The numbers were finally released shortly after 11:30 p.m., with officials confirming there was no jackpot winner this time.

Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

• 15 – 28 – 57 – 58 – 63

• Powerball: 23

• Power Play: 2x

Since no one matched all six numbers, the jackpot jumped to an estimated $124 million, with a cash option around $56 million. One ticket sold in Delaware did match all five white balls with Power Play, winning $2 million.

Quick Powerball basics

• Tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Power Play

• Choose five numbers (1–69) plus one Powerball (1–26)

• Prizes range from $4 to the jackpot

• Drawings happen Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET

In New Jersey, tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. on drawing night.

Odds & jackpot choices

• Jackpot odds: 292,201,338 to 1

• Match five white balls: 11,688,053 to 1

Winners can choose between:

• Annuity: paid over 30 years with increasing payments

• Cash: a smaller lump sum paid upfront

In New Jersey, jackpot winners are allowed to remain anonymous.

A look at record-breaking jackpots

Powerball has delivered some massive prizes over the years, including jackpots topping $2 billion, making it one of the biggest lottery games in U.S. history.

Play responsibly

Powerball can be fun, but it’s important to play within your limits. If gambling ever becomes a problem, help is available through national support services.