URGENT UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $438 million following a drawing that revealed no jackpot winners earlier this week. The cash option for this incredible prize is $207 million, drawing immense excitement among lottery players nationwide.
The latest surge comes after Monday’s drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner, which had offered a $419 million jackpot. Since September, when two lucky tickets sold in Missouri and Texas shared a staggering $1.8 billion prize—the second-largest in Powerball history—the jackpot has been rolling over, captivating hopeful players across the country.
As Powerball inches closer to the half-billion-dollar mark, the stakes are higher than ever. Competing for attention, the Mega Millions jackpot has also soared, currently standing at an eye-watering $843 million, with its drawing scheduled for this coming Friday.
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on November 5, 2025, are: 9-17-29-61-66 and Powerball 26. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 5, increasing the excitement for players who match some, but not all, of the numbers.
What are the odds of winning this life-changing prize? The chances of hitting the Powerball jackpot stand at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million. However, players still have a slim chance at winning the $1 million prize by matching all five white balls, with odds at 1 in 11,688,053. Overall, the odds of winning any prize in Powerball are approximately 1 in 24.87.
Powerball draws are held live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets cost just $2 and are available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The excitement around the Powerball lottery is fueled not only by the sheer size of the jackpots but also by the stories of life-changing wins. The top six largest Powerball jackpots have all surpassed the incredible $1 billion mark, showcasing the potential for life-altering fortunes:
– $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 – CA
– $1.8 billion – September 6, 2025 – MO, TX
– $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 – CA
– $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
– $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
– $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
As the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, players are urged to get their tickets quickly for a chance to become the next big winner. With the anticipation building, this is a developing story that millions are watching closely. Will you take your shot at the next life-changing jackpot? Don’t wait—join the excitement now!
