UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $438 million, with a cash option of $207 million, following a drawing that failed to yield a jackpot winner. This thrilling development comes just hours before the drawing scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The grand prize surge follows Monday’s drawing, which offered a $419 million jackpot but resulted in no winner. The jackpot has been accumulating since the last grand prize winners emerged in September, when two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers, splitting an astonishing $1.8 billion prize—one of the largest lottery wins in U.S. history.
As anticipation builds, the Powerball jackpot inches closer to the half-billion dollar mark. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot has also reached impressive heights, now standing at $843 million, with its drawing set for Friday.
The winning Powerball numbers from the latest drawing on November 5, 2025, are 9-17-29-61-66, with the Powerball number being 26. The Power Play multiplier was 5, providing an exciting opportunity for players to boost their winnings.
What are the odds of winning this massive jackpot? Players face odds of 1 in 292.2 million to win the Powerball jackpot. However, there are better odds for smaller prizes: the chance of matching all five white balls to win $1 million is 1 in 11,688,053, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87.
Powerball drawings occur live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with tickets available for just $2 in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The allure of Powerball lies not only in its staggering jackpots but also in its record-setting history. The top six largest Powerball wins have all exceeded $1 billion, including the recent $1.8 billion prize earlier this year. Other massive wins include $2.04 billion in November 2022 and $1.765 billion in October 2023.
As players across the nation prepare their tickets, the excitement surrounding the Powerball jackpot is palpable. Will someone become the next multimillionaire tonight? Stay tuned for the latest updates as the drawing time approaches.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event—grab your tickets now and join the millions hoping to strike it rich!
