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The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, the fourth-largest in history, is up for grabs on Christmas Eve, with a 1 in over 292 million chance of winning. The jackpot has grown due to 46 consecutive draws without a winner, and players can choose between a lump sum or annuity if they win. The drawing is scheduled for December 24, and the odds of winning remain extremely slim.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.5 billion, making it the seventh largest in history, driven by increased ticket prices and game redesigns that lower winning odds. This trend of record-breaking jackpots has been ongoing since 2022, with multiple jackpots surpassing $1 billion, partly due to higher ticket costs and game modifications aimed at boosting jackpot sizes and supporting causes.
The winning numbers for the $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot are 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, with a Powerball of 17. The jackpot, the sixth-largest in Powerball history, has an estimated cash value of $572.1 million, with no immediate information on winners. The jackpot is the second-largest this year and the 44th consecutive draw without a winner, highlighting the long streak of no jackpot wins. Powerball tickets cost $2 and are sold across multiple U.S. regions, with odds of winning the top prize at 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball's jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing after no winners on Monday, making it the second largest jackpot of the year and the sixth highest in history. Players can choose between an annuitized payment or a lump sum of approximately $572.1 million before taxes. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday night.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.1 billion, making it the sixth-largest in U.S. history, with no winner since September, and a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning. The upcoming drawing is just before Christmas, offering a massive prize before taxes, but the odds remain extremely slim.
The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $843 million after no winner was found in the latest draw, but the actual take-home amount after taxes varies: a lump sum would be about $247 million after federal taxes, while the installment option would reduce annual payments to around $17.7 million due to taxes. The odds of winning remain extremely low at 1 in 290.4 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $754 million, the second largest of the year, but after taxes and deductions, the winner's take-home could be around $222.3 million if they choose the lump sum payout. The odds of winning are 1 in 290.4 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Friday night, with the Powerball jackpot at $376 million.
The US Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.1 billion after no winner since May, offering players a chance at one of the largest prizes in history with a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning, either as a lump sum of about $498.4 million or paid over 30 years.
The Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion for the Labor Day weekend drawing, with winning numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17. After nearly three months without a grand-prize winner, ticket sales surged, and the jackpot was increased from $950 million. The winner can choose between a lump sum of $453.1 million or an annuity. The game has generated over $36 billion for good causes since 1992, with the current jackpot ranking sixth among the largest Powerball prizes.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to nearly $950 million, making it the largest of 2025, but after taxes, the winner's take could be around $270 million if they choose a lump sum, with additional state taxes potentially applying. The next draw is on Saturday, and if no winner emerges, it will be the first billion-dollar jackpot of 2025.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $700 million after no winner was found in the latest draw, but the actual take-home amount for a winner will be significantly less due to federal and possibly state taxes, with options for a lump sum of around $240 million or annual payments totaling $700 million over 30 years. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, making it a highly unlikely but life-changing event.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $605 million after no winners in Saturday's draw, with the potential take-home amount significantly reduced by federal and state taxes, leaving a lump sum of approximately $172.2 million after taxes for the winner. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday night, and if no winner is declared, the jackpot will grow further.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $565 million, making it the largest lottery prize of 2025 so far, but after federal and possibly state taxes, the winner's take-home amount could be significantly lower, around $163 million if taking the lump sum. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, and the next draw is scheduled for Saturday, with a Mega Millions draw for $198 million the day before.
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Chester, New Jersey, while a single ticket purchased in New York City won the $256 million jackpot. The winning ticket was bought at Hua Lian Supermarket in Flushing, Queens. No second prize tickets were sold nationally, and the $10 million Double Play jackpot also went unclaimed. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 292 million to 1.
The NBA held tiebreakers for teams that finished with the same record during the regular season to determine the updated selection order and lottery odds for the 2023 NBA Draft. The draft lottery is set to take place on May 16, and the top prospect is Victor Wembanyama, who has been compared to LeBron James and is described as a generational talent. The team that wins the lottery could be set up for the next decade-plus with one of the best players in the league.