UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $438 million with a cash option of $207 million, following the latest drawing on November 5, 2025. This massive prize comes after Monday’s drawing failed to yield a jackpot winner, where the prize stood at $419 million.
The jackpot has been rolling since the last winners in September, who split an astounding $1.8 billion, marking one of the largest lottery payouts in U.S. history. Two lucky tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers in that drawing, leaving players eagerly waiting for their chance to win big.
As Powerball inches closer to half a billion dollars, there’s more excitement in the air with Mega Millions also climbing, offering a whopping $843 million grand prize in its upcoming drawing on Friday. The stakes are high, and lottery enthusiasts across the nation are buzzing with anticipation.
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on November 5, 2025, are: 9-17-29-61-66, with the Powerball being 26. The Power Play multiplier was 5, giving players even more chances to boost their winnings.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are daunting, sitting at 1 in 292.2 million. For those hoping to win the $1 million prize by matching all five white balls, the odds are slightly better at 1 in 11,688,053. Overall, the odds of winning any prize in Powerball are 1 in 24.87.
Powerball drawings occur live at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tickets cost $2 per play and are available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This current jackpot is part of a trend where the largest Powerball jackpots have all surpassed $1 billion. The record-breaking amounts include:
– $2.04 billion on November 7, 2022, in California
– $1.8 billion on September 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
– $1.765 billion on October 11, 2023, in California
As the excitement builds, players are urged to check their tickets and stay tuned for the next drawing. With the potential for life-changing wealth, this is the moment to participate in one of the largest lottery games in history. Will you be the next big winner?
