Edwin Castro of California claimed $2.04 billion on 2023 Valentine’s Day. Florida Publix sold winning ticket worth $1 million for Feb. 14, 2026, draw.

The estimated Powerball jackpot is $154 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $72.2 million. The Double Play is a feature that gives players in select locations another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing.

The Queens resident matched all six numbers in the December drawing and chose a one-time payment over $1,000 daily for life.