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Powerball Jackpot Reaches Colossal $1.8 Billion
6 Sep
Summary
- Powerball jackpot swells to $1.8 billion, second-largest in US history
- Estimated cash value of $826.4 million before taxes
- Jackpot has not been won since May 31, tying the game's record

As of September 6th, 2025, the Powerball jackpot has swelled to an astonishing $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest jackpot in US lottery history. The estimated cash value, should a winner opt for a lump sum payment, is a remarkable $826.4 million before taxes.
The current Powerball jackpot streak has been ongoing for over three months, since the last time it was won on May 31st in California. This has tied the game's record for the most consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner.
Tickets for the next drawing, scheduled for Saturday night, cost $2 and are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9.