The Powerball jackpot has been won for the first time in 2026 as a lucky player in North Carolina brought home the $209 million grand prize for the drawing held on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held? Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily. Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p...