Louisiana Shopper Wins $200,000 at Rouses Market in Powerball Drawing

A Lucky Trip to the Grocery Store

In Louisiana, you can visit a store called Rouses Market to buy lots of local products. One of the things many Rouses Markets sell is lottery tickets for the Louisiana Lottery games.

Well, one shopper must have had good luck following them! Their normal trip to "make groceries" (that’s a fun Louisiana way of saying go grocery shopping) at Rouses turned into a $200,000 Powerball win after Saturday’s Louisiana Lottery drawing.

Louisiana’s Second Big Powerball Win This Week

This is the second big Powerball win for Louisiana players this week:

• This past Wednesday, a $2 million Powerball winner was sold in Violet, Louisiana.
• Also on Wednesday, an Easy 5 Jackpot winner of $100,000 was sold in Lake Charles.

Important Point: Louisiana players are having a lucky week with multiple big lottery wins!

What Happened on Saturday, July 18, 2026

On Saturday, July 18, 2026:

• The estimated jackpot for the multi-state Powerball game was $526 million.
• The cash option (taking the money all at once) was $233.7 million.
• No one matched all the numbers needed to win the big jackpot.

Other winners across the country:

• Two tickets (sold in Arizona and Massachusetts) matched all five white balls but not the Powerball. Each is worth $1 million.
• Five other tickets matched four white balls and the Powerball. Normally that’s $50,000, but those players used Power Play (a multiplier add-on), and the multiplier was 4 — making each worth more.

The Winning Numbers

Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, July 18, 2026:

• 09 14 44 50 56
• Powerball: 03
• Power Play: x4

The Louisiana Lottery confirmed the $200,000 Powerball winner in Louisiana was sold at the Rouses Market on East Park Avenue in Houma, Louisiana.

Check Your Tickets: If you played Powerball at that Rouses, look at your ticket!

Also, the Louisiana Lottery says more than 6,500 tickets sold in the state for Saturday’s drawing were winners and got at least their money back.

What’s Next in the Lottery

• The Powerball jackpot will climb to an estimated $544 million for Monday’s drawing.
• Tuesday’s Mega Millions game will play for a jackpot of $707 million.

How to Play Powerball (Simple Steps)

If you’re new, here’s how Powerball works in easy steps:

1. Buy a ticket at a store like Rouses Market.
2. Pick 5 white ball numbers and 1 red Powerball number (or let the machine pick).
3. Watch the drawing to see if your numbers match.
4. Check if you won — even small matches can win money!

Play Responsibly

Remember, all lottery games come with a risk of losing money. If you play, play responsibly.

• If you have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (7867).
• The call and referral to counseling are free for you and your family.

Good Luck!

Summary

A Louisiana shopper won $200,000 from a Powerball ticket bought at a Rouses Market in Houma. This was the state’s second big Powerball win that week. On July 18, 2026, the jackpot was $526 million but no one won it. Over 6,500 Louisiana tickets were winners in some way. Powerball’s next jackpot is $544 million, and Mega Millions next is $707 million. Always check your tickets and play responsibly.

FAQ

Q1: Where was the $200,000 winning ticket sold?
A: At the Rouses Market on East Park Avenue in Houma, Louisiana.

Q2: Did anyone win the $526 million Powerball jackpot on July 18, 2026?
A: No, no ticket matched all the numbers needed for the jackpot.

Q3: What were the winning Powerball numbers for that drawing?
A: 09, 14, 44, 50, 56, Powerball 03, with Power Play x4.

Q4: What should I do if I think I have a gambling problem?
A: Call 1-877-770-STOP (7867) for free help and counseling.

Q5: How many Louisiana tickets won something that Saturday?
A: More than 6,500 tickets sold in Louisiana were winners of at least their money back.