The Powerball jackpot has reached an impressive $125 million, with a cash option of $56.2 million for the drawing on Saturday night, May 17, 2025. This follows the previous drawing on Wednesday that did not produce any jackpot-winning tickets.
For those interested in the winning numbers for this drawing, they are as follows: the five white balls drawn were 7, 34, 40, 42, and 52, with the Powerball being 15. Unfortunately, no ticket matched all five white balls, meaning the jackpot rolls over for the next draw.
To clarify the winning criteria, players can win as little as $4 by correctly selecting the Powerball number alone. Additional prizes include $7 for matching two numbers plus the Powerball or three numbers without it. A player who correctly picks three numbers with the Powerball earns $100, while the prize for matching four numbers without the Powerball is also $100. Hitting four numbers and the Powerball jumps to $50,000, and hitting all five numbers nets a $1 million payout. The grand prize requires matching all five numbers plus the Powerball.
Powerball drawings occur regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET, offering multiple opportunities for participants to try their luck.
In other notable Powerball news, a recent winner from Summit County claimed a remarkable $252.6 million ticket, although the winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
In the context of the game’s history, some of the largest Powerball jackpots have occurred in California, including a record $2.04 billion won on November 7, 2022. This historical perspective highlights the excitement and potential life-changing opportunities that the game continues to offer.
The next drawing promises to fuel excitement as players prepare for what could potentially be a life-altering win, reminding everyone that participation in the lottery can lead to unexpected fortunes, even if it is but a dollar and a dream.