The Powerball prize has grown to an estimated $700 million as millions prepare for the Saturday night drawing. This marks the 11th largest jackpot in Powerball history and continues a streak of 36 drawings without a grand prize winner.
Last Wednesday’s numbers were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, and Powerball 5, but no ticket matched them all.
The winner of Saturday will choose between receiving $700 million over 29 years or a cash sum around $316.3 million before taxes, according to officials.
Wednesday’s draw still produced major wins: a $2 million prize in Tennessee thanks to Power Play, two $1 million prizes in other states, and numerous $50,000 awards, with some doubled to $100,000 by Power Play.
Players nationwide buy tickets at $2 each across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Online options are available in certain states.
Power Play enhances smaller prizes up to five times, and Double Play adds a chance at a separate $10 million prize for an extra dollar.
Last year, a record $1.3 billion jackpot was won by a player in Oregon, setting the bar for Powerball prizes. While this $700 million is less, it exceeds other jackpots awarded in 2025.
The upcoming drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET will be broadcast live, fueling excitement as players hope to end the long jackpot drought.
Though the odds are steep—about 1 in 292 million—winners do emerge, often changing lives overnight.
These big jackpots attract national attention and increase lottery contributions to state funds.
Everyone watches Saturday’s draw, wondering who might win this massive prize.
