The Powerball jackpot has surged to an astounding $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing. This prize marks the fifth-largest in the lottery’s history. The hike follows a recent drawing where no ticket matched all six winning numbers.
Recent Draw Results
On Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot was set at $1.25 billion. However, no winner was declared. The drawn numbers were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, and the red Powerball was 17. This drawing resulted in the sixth biggest prize ever for the game.
Historic Prize Comparisons
- The largest Powerball prize to date was $2.04 billion, won on November 7, 2022.
- Previously, on September 6, two tickets from Missouri and Texas combined to win a $1.787 billion jackpot.
Current Jackpot Details
The current jackpot has been untouched for 43 consecutive drawings, indicating a prolonged streak without any jackpot winners. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million, according to the official lottery.
Prize Options
If a player had won in the recent drawing, they could have opted for either:
- Annual payments amounting to $1.25 billion.
- An immediate cash payout of $572.1 million.
Next Drawing Information
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, just before 11 p.m. ET in Tallahassee, Florida. Players are reminded that tickets cost $2 each.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates on this exciting jackpot as it continues to grow.
