Here’s everything you need to know about the Powerball numbers from the draw held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The winning numbers drawn were 9, 17, 29, 61, 66, with the Powerball being 26.
On that evening, the Powerball jackpot was estimated at an impressive $438 million, with a cash option available for around $207 million. Even if players didn’t win the jackpot by matching all six numbers, there is still an opportunity to win smaller prizes based on fewer matches.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the potential winnings:
– Matching just the Powerball earns a prize of $4. The odds of hitting only the Powerball are 1 in 38.
– If you match one number along with the Powerball, you still come away with $4, but the odds improve to 1 in 91.
– To match two numbers and the Powerball nets you $7, though the odds become much steeper at 1 in 701.
– Hitting three numbers alone also yields $7, with slightly better odds of 1 in 579.
– Matching three numbers and the Powerball rewards players with $100, but the odds for this prize rise to 1 in 14,494.
– For four numbers without the Powerball, you will receive $100, although the odds increase to 36,525 to 1.
– When you guess four numbers and the Powerball correctly, the prize elevates significantly to $50,000, but the odds are a daunting 931,129 to 1.
– A match of five numbers without the Powerball garners a prize of $1 million with odds of 1 in 11,688,053.
– To win the jackpot, players must correctly predict all five white balls along with the Powerball. Winners can choose to receive the jackpot as an “annuity option,” paid in 29 rising annual installments, or as a lump-sum cash option.
All winnings are subject to tax, so players should also consider the federal and state taxes applicable to their prizes.
Powerball continues to spark excitement across the nation, offering players a chance at life-changing payouts, and this latest draw proves no different. The thrill of potentially hitting a major win keeps players engaged, and the journey of hoping their numbers match brings joy to countless ticket holders.