Roslyn Jefferson picked her lottery numbers at a self-serve machine inside a Baltimore gas station on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was preparing for Saturday’s Powerball draw, which carries a massive US$1 billion prize. CTV
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated US$1.3 billion on Monday night. The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the Powerball number 5. No ticket matched all six numbers, so the prize keeps growing.
Jackpot Continues to Climb
No one has claimed the grand prize since May 31. With each drawing, the jackpot climbs higher, now standing as the fifth-largest in Powerball history. The next chance to win comes Wednesday night, when the top prize could make history.
Recent Winners Still Celebrate
Even though no one won the jackpot, two tickets brought in big money. One player in Montana and another in North Carolina each claimed US$2 million. Smaller wins also continue to give many players hope.
Jackpot Prize Options
A jackpot winner faces two choices. They can accept the full prize spread over 30 years. Or, they can take a one-time cash payout of US$589 million before taxes. Both options promise life-changing wealth.
Odds Remain Slim
The odds of matching all six numbers are extremely slim—just 1 in 292.2 million. Experts say the chance of being struck by lightning is much higher. Still, ticket sales keep rising as players dream of striking it rich.
How Powerball Works
Powerball tickets cost US$2 each. The game operates in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night.
A Chance at History
This week’s drawing could produce one of the biggest jackpots ever seen. With so much money on the line, millions of players are buying tickets and hoping to beat the odds.
