“This next step brings us closer to a thrilling milestone for Powerball,” said Rebecca Paul, President & CEO of the Tennessee Lottery and former President of the World Lottery Association. “More players means faster-growing jackpots, more excitement and even greater impact for the communities we serve.”

“Fiscal year 2026 was an exceptionally strong year, and we are grateful to Governor Kemp, the legislature, our board of directors and advisory boards, as well as our lottery retailers, vendors, partners, employees and players,” Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin said.

“It’s a thrilling weekend for our players, as National Lottery Day arrives with two giant jackpots to play for,” said Courtney Arbour, executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which oversees the Texas Lottery.

Bridget Lea, Managing Director of Retail at Allwyn, said: "The launch of Powerball marks a hugely important milestone for us at Allwyn, for National Lottery players, and for our 43,500 retail partners at the heart of making the new game a success.

For more than 38 years, the Florida Lottery has remained committed to responsibly maximizing revenues for education, and we are proud of the lasting difference that mission continues to make every day,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald D. Dixon