The Brief The Powerball is setting records this week with it's $1.4 billion jackpot. The Powerball is on everyone's mind as the jackpot reaches a record-breaking $1.4 billion for Wednesday night's drawing. What we know:In New Jersey, the last time a Powerball jackpot was claimed was on June 10, 2024. It's been nearly a decade since Delaware has won the Powerball jackpot. Dig deeper:The most recent Powerball jackpot, now worth $1.4 billion, is the sixth-largest thanks to 40 consecutive drawings with no winner.