Florida lottery results: Powerball draws tonight with fresh $64M jackpot, here are Friday’s winning numbers you need to check

Florida lottery players have two chances to win big this weekend as Powerball draws today and tomorrow with a $64 million jackpot expected on Saturday. The multi-state lottery kicks off the new year with exciting opportunities for players across Florida and nationwide.

Friday’s Powerball Drawing Sets Stage for Weekend Action

Friday evening’s drawing marks the return to regular Powerball action after holiday festivities wrapped up. The January 3rd drawing comes just hours after the typical Wednesday night event, giving Florida players fresh opportunities to test their luck.

Players have hours remaining to purchase tickets before the drawing closes. The 10:59 p.m. ET draw time means Florida residents on Eastern Time get the official results shortly before midnight, with those in Central and Mountain time zones seeing results within their local evening hours.

Saturday’s $64 Million Jackpot Approaching

With no jackpot winner from the previous drawing on Wednesday, December 31st, the prize pool has grown to an attractive $64 million annuity value. Players choosing the cash option receive $29.5 million before federal taxes, providing a significant lump sum payout.

The Saturday drawing follows the Friday event by just 24 hours, creating a back-to-back opportunity window for Florida lottery enthusiasts. Both drawings use the standard Powerball format with five white ball numbers and one red Powerball number.

Drawing Date	Estimated Jackpot	Cash Value
Friday, January 3, 2026	TBA (announced shortly)	TBA
Saturday, January 4, 2026	$64 Million	$29.5 Million

Recent Powerball History and Prize Growth

The recent Wednesday, December 31st drawing produced winning numbers 11-18-21-24-38 with a Powerball of 26 and Power Play multiplier of 10x. No jackpot winners emerged from that drawing, allowing the prize to roll forward and accumulate for this weekend’s events.

This pattern of prize rollover is typical after holiday-week drawings when participation patterns shift. The growing jackpot reflects the multi-state nature of Powerball, where players from 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands contribute to the prize pool.

How to Play and Claim Your Powerball Tickets

Florida lottery players can purchase Powerball tickets at any authorized retailer throughout the state before the 10:59 p.m. ET drawing time. Each ticket costs $2 per play, with optional Power Play enhancements available for additional cost to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes. Federal tax withholding applies to all prizes over $600, with Florida imposing no additional state income tax on lottery winnings. Winners can choose between annuity payments spread over 30 years or a single lump sum cash payment.

What’s Next for Powerball After This Weekend?

Following Saturday’s drawing, the next Powerball opportunity comes Monday, January 6, 2026. If Saturday’s jackpot finds a winner, the prize resets to a lower starting amount. If no winner emerges, the jackpot continues building for the next scheduled drawing.

Florida residents should mark their calendars for the regular Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday drawing schedule established by The Multi-State Lottery Association. With consistent drawings and growing jackpots during low-winner periods, opportunities abound throughout the month ahead.

“Powerball drawings provide life-changing opportunities for players nationwide who try their luck twice weekly on key dates throughout the year.”

— Multi-State Lottery Association, Official Powerball Operator

Sources

• Florida Lottery – Official drawing dates and Powerball information
• Powerball.com – Prize amounts, winners, and result verification
• USA Mega – Jackpot analysis and cash value calculations