Powerball has reached a staggering jackpot of $820 million for Saturday’s drawing, following a Wednesday night drawing where no one won the estimated $778.8 million jackpot. Participants are now eyeing the cash value, projected to be $383.5 million for the next draw.
During the latest drawing on December 3, 2025, the winning numbers were 46, 1, 14, 20, 51, with a Powerball number of 26. The current jackpot has not been claimed since September 6, when two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas combined to win a massive $1.787 billion prize, marking one of the largest in the game’s history.
Powerball tickets, available for purchase at $2 each, are sold across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A noteworthy fact is that more than half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain within the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased. Since its launch in 1992, the Powerball game has generated over $36 billion, which has gone towards various good causes supported by U.S. lotteries.
The odds of winning any prize in Powerball stand at 1 in 24.9, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are considerably lower at 1 in 292.2 million. For those tracking the biggest Powerball jackpots, the current prize ranks among the top, with the most significant payout to date being $2.04 billion in November 2022.
In addition to Powerball, the New York Lottery remains a critical player in supporting education, contributing approximately $3.7 billion in lottery aid to schools for the fiscal year 2022-2023. This funding is allocated to local school districts based on size and income levels, ensuring that larger, lower-income areas receive proportionately more support.
New Yorkers interested in following the action can tune in to live Powerball drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. on ABC 7 New York. Furthermore, the New York Lottery offers resources for individuals dealing with gambling addiction, with a confidential hotline available for assistance.