UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $930 million for the upcoming drawing on December 10, 2025. This staggering sum has been accumulating since September 6, when two winning tickets in Missouri and Texas split a record $1.787 billion prize.
The urgency to participate is palpable, with the odds of winning now standing at an eye-watering 1 in over 292 million. Powerball tickets are available for $2 each, sold across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Why does this matter now? The Powerball game has been a significant source of funding for good causes, generating over $36 billion since its inception in 1992. With more than half of ticket sales benefiting local jurisdictions, every ticket purchased contributes to community support and education funding.
The New York Lottery, known for being North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, provides crucial funding for education. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, it contributed $3.7 billion to Lottery Aid for Education, helping schools across New York.
As excitement builds, here are the ten largest Powerball jackpots in history:
1. $2.04 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
2. $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)
3. $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)
4. $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
5. $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
6. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
7. $842.4 million — January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
8. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
9. $758.7 million — August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
10. $754.6 million — February 6, 2023 (Washington)
Viewers can watch the New York State Lottery drawings live at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily, with Powerball drawings streamed on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
For those facing gambling addiction or supporting someone who is, the New York Lottery encourages individuals to reach out to the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) for confidential assistance.
As the clock ticks down to the next drawing, anticipation is building. Are you ready to take a chance on becoming a millionaire? For more information about the New York Lottery and to check results, visit nylottery.ny.gov.
