UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $1.6 billion for the drawing on Monday night, marking a thrilling moment for lottery players nationwide. This massive prize comes after no ticket matched the winning numbers drawn on Saturday, sending the jackpot to record heights.
This jackpot, with a cash value of $735.3 million, now ranks as the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest among all U.S. lottery jackpots. The odds of winning are a staggering 1 in over 292 million, according to Powerball officials.
Saturday’s drawn numbers were: 28-5-52-69-04, with the Powerball being 20. The upcoming drawing will be the 46th in this jackpot run, setting a new record for the most drawings in a single jackpot cycle.
The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was on September 6, 2025, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split a jaw-dropping $1.787 billion prize. Players eager to try their luck can purchase tickets for just $2 each, available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated over $36 billion for various charitable causes supported by U.S. lotteries. This substantial contribution plays a vital role in funding education and other essential services across the country.
Powerball’s most significant jackpots include:
- $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.787 billion – September 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)
- $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
Viewers can catch the Powerball drawing live on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. and watch the New York Lottery’s daily drawings at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on ABC 7 New York.
For those in New York struggling with gambling addiction, support is available by calling the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or texting HOPENY to 467369.
Don’t miss out on the chance to become a billionaire! Get your Powerball tickets now and stay tuned for the drawing results!
