URGENT UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $820 million for tonight’s drawing, taking place at 10:59 PM ET. This massive prize is the second-largest Powerball jackpot of the year and could change lives in a matter of moments.
With $378.2 million available in cash, ticket holders across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eagerly checking their numbers. Could you be among the lucky winners?
The last jackpot was won on September 6, 2025, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas shared a record-breaking $1.8 billion prize, marking it as the second-largest U.S. lottery win ever. The largest Powerball jackpot remains the staggering $2.04 billion won in California in November 2022.
This year has already seen significant wins, including a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in March and a $328.5 million prize won in Oregon earlier this year. The excitement surrounding tonight’s drawing is palpable, as ticket sales surge with each passing hour.
The winning numbers for tonight’s drawing are expected to be revealed shortly after 10:59 PM ET. Players should hold onto their tickets tightly, as the odds of winning the jackpot stand at a daunting 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball drawings occur live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tickets are priced at $2 per play, and the anticipation is building as millions of hopeful participants await their fate.
Tonight’s draw not only holds the potential for life-changing sums of money but also carries the thrill of hope for countless individuals and families. Will you be the next big winner? Stay tuned for the results and make sure your tickets are in hand!
For reference, here are the largest Powerball jackpots recorded:
$2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
$1.8 Billion – Sept. 6, 2025 – MO, TX
$1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
$1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
$1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
$1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
$842.4 Million – January 1, 2024 – MI
$820 Million (est.) – Dec. 6, 2025
$768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
$758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
Check back after the drawing to see if you’ve struck it rich! The excitement is just beginning.
