Record Powerball Jackpot Set for Saturday
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $950 million ahead of Saturday’s draw. The massive jackpot stands as the game’s sixth-largest jackpot and the biggest marketed jackpot in over a year. If a lucky participant secures the win, they can choose between an annuitised prize of $950 million or a lump sum payment of $428.9 million. Both options remain subject to taxes. Officials report players will receive one immediate payment, then 29 annual payments that grow by 5% each year, if they select the annuity option.
No Winner Yet as Jackpot Rolls Over
The winning ticket keeps rolling because no one won all six numbers on Wednesday night. The August 27 winning numbers are white balls 9, 12, 22, 41, 61 and the winning red Powerball 25. The Power Play multiplier landed on four. This marks the 39th draw since a winner last claimed the jackpot in California on May 31, 2025.
The jackpot now rolls over to nearly a billion
Prizes Awarded Across Multiple States
On Wednesday, the drawing generated six tickets that secured at least $1 million each. Ticket buyers in Arizona, New York, and Virginia took the $1 million wins. Participants in Mississippi, Ohio, and Virginia boosted their gains to $2 million by selecting the Power Play option for an extra $1.
Another 40 tickets yielded $50,000 prizes, while ten brought in $200,000 wins. The Double Play drawing awarded a South Dakota ticket holder $500,000 after matching all five black balls. Double Play presents a $1 add-on feature, which lets players to re-use their numbers for a second chance at a prize up to $10 million.
Ticket Sales Strengthen Across the US
Powerball officials confirmed an uptick in player interest and ticket sales. “America has signaled loud and clear – it’s ready to play for a massive Powerball jackpot!” stated Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. He confirmed Powerball ticket sales have doubled in the past week.
Game leaders increased the midweek jackpot, with sales momentum pushing the total to $850 million just before Wednesday’s draw. The cash value for that draw reached $383.7 million. The robust sales streak ushered in 56 winning tickets worth $1 million or more, and 558 tickets worth $50,000 or greater.
The ticket sales have strengthened across the US
Powerball’s Growing Legacy
Players can buy a Powerball ticket for $2 per play. Tickets are available at stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. More than half the earnings from ticket sales remain where the ticket is bought. Since the first Powerball draw in 1992, it has contributed over $36 billion to good causes supported by the US lotteries.
Broadcasting and Draw Details
Powerball drawings air live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm Eastern Time. The Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee hosts the live event. Drawings are also streamed on Powerball.com, letting players across the globe watch in real time.
Powerball Lottery Drawing Studio
Odds and Winning
The overall odds of securing any prize in Powerball are one in 24.9. The odds to win the jackpot stands at one in 292.2 million. With the jackpot now closing in on $1 billion, the excitement continues to build. Players from all corners prepare for Saturday’s record-setting draw.
Recent Powerball Jackpots at a Glance
The current $950 million jackpot makes history as one of the largest. The previous top draws featured these recorded wins:
- $2.04 billion on 7 November 2022 in California
- $1.765 billion on 11 October 2023 in California
- $1.586 billion on 13 January 2016 in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on 6 April 2024 in Oregon
- $1.08 billion on 19 July 2023 in California
- $842.4 million on 1 January 2024 in Michigan
- $768.4 million on 27 March 2019 in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million on 23 August 2017 in Massachusetts
- $754.6 million on 6 February 2023 in Washington
Crowd celebrating a $1.6 billion Powerball win outside 7-Eleven
Powerball Double Play Expands the Field
Players can select the Double Play feature for an additional $1. This offers a separate chance to win up to $10 million. The Double Play draw follows the main event, and the program streams live on Powerball.com. The South Dakota winner took away the $500,000 top prize with five matching black balls.
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The Season’s Trend Continues
Since California’s jackpot win on 31 May 2025, no player has matched all six numbers. The streak has generated growing public engagement and anticipation for the next draw. The rising jackpot and the potential for life-changing prizes maintain steady interest.
Responsible Play and Community Impact
Powerball leaders encourage all players to check their tickets regularly. As excitement endures, lottery funds continue to support education, infrastructure, and vital local initiatives in participating jurisdictions.
