For millions across the globe, the lottery is a weekly ritual—a shot at life-changing fortune, a moment of collective anticipation, and sometimes, a tale of near-misses and new millionaires. The weekend of February 7-8, 2026, brought a flurry of lottery results spanning continents, with hopefuls in Florida, Georgia, and Kerala glued to their screens and tickets as the numbers rolled in.
Let’s start in the United States, where the Florida Lottery held its regular array of drawings on Saturday, February 7. According to USA Today, the Powerball numbers for that night were 25, 36, 42, 51, and 58, with a Powerball of 06 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. The anticipation was palpable, as the jackpot had swelled to an estimated $102 million. Yet, as the dust settled, it became clear that no one had matched all six numbers. The main prize would roll over, growing even larger for the next drawing. Still, there were moments of celebration: a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all five white balls, earning its owner a cool $1 million. It wasn’t the jackpot, but it was certainly a life-altering sum.
For those who opted for the Powerball Double Play—a second-chance draw for an extra $1—the numbers were 28, 37, 38, 48, and 63, with a Powerball of 14. Yet again, no ticket managed to snag the full set, and the $500,000 top Double Play prize remained unclaimed. The Powerball game, held three times a week at 10:59 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, continues to be a magnet for dreamers and statisticians alike. With nobody hitting the big one on February 7, the jackpot for the next draw on Monday, February 9, soared to an estimated $113 million, with a cash option of $51.8 million. As powerball.com reminds players, the cost of a single ticket is $2, with Power Play and Double Play add-ons available for an extra dollar each.
Florida residents had plenty of other chances at fortune that weekend. The Florida Lotto, drawn at 11:15 p.m., revealed winning numbers of 21, 26, 30, 42, 49, and 51. The Lotto Double Play numbers were 02, 16, 18, 33, 47, and 52. Meanwhile, the Cash4Life game, which offers a prize of $1,000 a day for life, saw winning numbers 13, 31, 38, 43, and 56, with a Cash Ball of 03. Fantasy 5, a daily favorite, produced two sets of winning numbers: midday’s draw yielded 12, 17, 19, 34, and 35, while the evening numbers were 02, 06, 22, 27, and 32.
For those who prefer quick-pick style games, Cash Pop offered five draws throughout the day—Morning: 05, Matinee: 09, Afternoon: 12, Evening: 07, and Late Night: 14. The Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 games, each with both midday and evening draws, provided even more opportunities, with combinations like Pick 2’s 5-8 (FB: 7) at midday and 4-7 (FB: 7) in the evening, and Pick 5’s 9-5-7-9-3 (FB: 7) at midday and 2-1-0-2-5 (FB: 7) in the evening.
Claiming a prize in Florida is a straightforward process, but the state’s laws require transparency. Winners’ full names, city of residence, game won, date, amount, and the retailer’s details become public record. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized retailer, while bigger sums—up to $1 million—must be claimed at district offices. For jackpots and prizes with annual payment options, winners need to visit the Florida Lottery headquarters, except for Mega Millions and Powerball, which are claimable at district offices as well. Prizes up to $250,000 can also be claimed by mail, provided all documentation is in order.
While the U.S. lotteries were making headlines, a different kind of excitement unfolded half a world away in Kerala, India. On February 8, the Kerala State Lottery Department announced the results of the Samrudhi SM-41 draw, held at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. As reported by News18, the first prize—a staggering Rs 1 crore—went to ticket number MD 950063, sold in Alappuzha. The second prize, Rs 30 lakh, was claimed by MM 593392 from Kannur, while the third prize of Rs 5 lakh went to ME 754254, sold in Kozhikode. A full list of consolation and lower-tier prizes was also released, ensuring that excitement was spread across the state.
The Kerala lottery system is unique in its transparency and public engagement. The draws are conducted live, with officials and an eager audience present. Each prize category is announced sequentially, and the process is closely monitored for fairness. As News18 emphasized, “All results are subject to official confirmation. Readers should rely on verified sources only.” The department’s commitment to openness is reflected in the detailed publication of winning numbers, including those for the consolation prize, which saw tickets with the same last six digits as the first prize—ending in 950063—winning across multiple series (MA, MB, MC, and so on).
The Samrudhi SM-41 draw was more than just a lottery; it was a community event. The atmosphere at Gorky Bhavan was tense yet festive, with officials urging silence as the draw commenced and the audience waiting with bated breath. Final preparations included equipment verification and official announcements, underscoring the seriousness with which the Kerala State Lottery Department approaches its mandate.
Back in the U.S., the Powerball and Mega Millions games continue to inspire both awe and envy with their record-setting jackpots. The all-time Powerball record stands at $2.04 billion, won in California on November 7, 2022, while the Mega Millions record is $1.602 billion, claimed in Florida in August 2023. These astronomical figures fuel the dreams of millions, even as the odds remain dauntingly slim.
For those curious about the mechanics, matching just the Powerball number in the U.S. nets a $4 prize, but matching more numbers increases the payout exponentially. Yet, as the February 7 Powerball drawing showed, sometimes even the biggest prizes can go unclaimed, setting the stage for even greater anticipation in the next round.
Whether it’s a ticket bought at a Florida gas station or a slip purchased in a Kerala market, the lottery remains a global phenomenon—a blend of hope, chance, and the thrill of possibility. As jackpots grow and numbers are drawn, one thing is certain: for as long as people dare to dream, the lottery will hold its place in the public imagination, offering not just riches, but stories of suspense, joy, and sometimes, just missing out by a whisker.