Powerball reaches a 2025 high: an estimated 605 million with a 273.4 million cash option
The Powerball drawing Monday night produced an estimated 605 million jackpot, with a cash option of 273.4 million, marking the largest prize of 2025 and possibly the fifth Powerball jackpot winner of the year. The winning numbers drawn were 15, 46, 61, 63, 64, with Powerball 1.
This drawing also extended the streak since the last jackpot win on May 31, when a California ticket holder claimed 204.5 million. The current prize is the biggest since April 2024, when an Oregon resident won 1.3 billion.
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Tickets cost 2 each and can be bought at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and certain airport terminals.
What you should know about the game
– Odds of hitting the top prize: 1 in 292.2 million; overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9.
– How to play: pick five white numbers from 1-69 and one red Powerball from 1-26. Quick picks are available if you’d rather let the system choose.
– Powerplay option: for an extra 1, prizes (except the top tier) can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. The 10X multiplier applies only to jackpots below 150 million. The Match 5 prize, when Powerplay is used, is capped at 2 million.
– Double Play: in some jurisdictions, a 1 add-on may offer a second chance to match numbers in a separate drawing.
– Draw times: drawings are held three times a week at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with live streams available at Powerball.com.
What this means for players
– Despite the eye-catching headline number, the odds are long. Still, the allure of a life-changing windfall continues to draw players across the country.
– If you’re playing, consider budgeting for losses and, if you win, seek professional financial and tax guidance to navigate lump-sum vs. annuity options and long-term planning.
Positive takeaway
– A win, even if not guaranteed, keeps the dream alive and can boost local economies through ticket purchases and community dialogue about financial planning and charitable giving.
Summary of the key points
– Estimated jackpot: 605 million; cash option: 273.4 million.
– Winning numbers: 15, 46, 61, 63, 64 and Powerball 1.
– Draws occur Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
– Prize odds: 1 in 292.2 million for the jackpot; 1 in 24.9 for any prize.
– Powerplay and Double Play options can alter non-jackpot winnings.
– Tickets cost 2 and are sold in 45 states, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
If you’re out hunting a lucky number, best of luck. The next drawing could be your turn to turn a dream into reality.