
Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets to $950 Million—Are You Feeling Lucky Enough to Win?
2025-08-28
Author: Ling
Record-Breaking Powerball Prize Awaits!
The Powerball jackpot is now a staggering **$950 million**, marking the sixth-largest prize in the game's illustrious history! This incredible amount comes after no one snagged the jackpot in Wednesday's drawing.
Did You Catch the Winning Numbers?
For those eager to check their tickets, Wednesday's winning numbers were: **9, 12, 22, 41, 61**, and the red Powerball **25**. While the jackpot remained unclaimed, six lucky tickets did win at least **$1 million** by matching all five white balls.
What’s at Stake This Saturday?
This weekend, participants will have a choice between an annuitized jackpot of **$950 million** or an immediate lump-sum payment of **$428.9 million** before taxes. With such colossal numbers on the line, excitement is certainly in the air!
A Streak of Record Wins!
This jackpot has been on a thrilling upward trend since **May 31**, when a player in California took home a jaw-dropping **$204.5 million**. Since then, a staggering **56 tickets** have found good fortune, winning **$1 million or more**, while **558 others** secured prizes of **$50,000 or more**.
Where Does This Jackpot Rank?
The current Powerball jackpot is now one of the biggest ever, trailing behind last November's **$2.04 billion** prize in California. Other monumental wins include **$1.765 billion** in October and **$1.586 billion** shared across California, Florida, and Tennessee in January 2016.
Join the Excitement of Powerball!
Powerball tickets are available for just **$2** each and can be purchased in **45 states**, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Remarkably, more than half of ticket proceeds help fund local initiatives where tickets are sold. Since its launch in **1992**, Powerball has generated over **$36 billion** for various causes supported by U.S. lotteries.
Don't Miss Your Chance!
If you're dreaming of a life-changing win, make sure to grab your ticket in time for Saturday’s drawing. Remember, winners opting for the annuity will receive one immediate payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by **5%** each year. Will you be the next Powerball millionaire?