The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $65 million ahead of the drawing held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This continues the streak of rollovers, as no ticket has matched all six numbers in recent drawings.
Powerball, one of the most popular lotteries in the United States, features a starting jackpot of $20 million, which increases each time no jackpot-winning ticket is sold. The game is played in 45 states, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As anticipation builds, players across the country are checking their tickets in hopes of securing the life-changing prize. The winning numbers for the May 7 drawing will be announced shortly after the drawing concludes at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players can participate by selecting five numbers from a pool of 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from a separate set of 1 to 26.
Jackpot winners can choose between a lump-sum cash option or an annuitized payout over 30 years. The odds of winning the grand prize remain steep, at approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
Lottery officials advise players to play responsibly and remind them that proceeds from ticket sales benefit various public programs, including education and infrastructure initiatives in participating states.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, unless a jackpot winner emerges from Wednesday night’s numbers.
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