The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an impressive $384 million for the upcoming drawing on Wednesday, July 30, following no winner for the top prize in the previous drawing on July 28. Players who match all five numbers along with the Powerball will have the option to cash out with a one-time payment of $173 million.
So far in 2025, there have been four lucky jackpot winners. The most recent win occurred on May 31 in California, where one ticket holder scooped up $204.5 million. Earlier in the year, a player from Oregon made headlines on January 18, winning a staggering $328.5 million, while another winner claimed $527 million on March 29. Additionally, a Kentucky ticket holder won $167.3 million on April 26.
In the drawing on July 30, the winning numbers were revealed as 4, 15, 35, 50, 64, with the Powerball being 8. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was set at 4X. Unfortunately, there were no jackpot winners or Match 5 $1 million prize recipients, but one lucky player in Massachusetts did win the Match 5 + Power Play prize, totaling $2 million.
The next drawing is set for Saturday, August 2, at 11 p.m. ET, offering yet another chance for players eager to try their luck.
If you’re interested in playing Powerball, tickets can be purchased for $2 at a variety of locations such as convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Many states also offer the option to buy tickets online. Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26, with the option to increase non-jackpot winnings through the Power Play feature.
The excitement surrounding Powerball continues to grow, with players eager to see if they might be the next big winner. The lure of life-changing sums of money keeps the game popular among many, and with each drawing, the anticipation builds.