August 28, 2025 — The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $950 million, one of the largest prizes in the lottery’s history, after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
Winning Numbers Drawn
The numbers for Wednesday, August 27, were 9, 12, 22, 41, 61, with the red Powerball 25 and a Power Play multiplier of 4x. While no one secured the top prize, several players walked away with million-dollar winnings.
Secondary Winners Celebrate
Six players nationwide matched all five white balls. Three of them—hailing from Mississippi, Ohio, and Virginia—chose the Power Play option, boosting their winnings to $2 million each. Three others, from Arizona, New York, and another in Virginia, won $1 million each.
The Next Drawing
With no jackpot winner, the prize has rolled over once more and now stands at nearly $1 billion. The next drawing will take place on Saturday, August 30, giving hopeful players another chance at one of the largest jackpots in Powerball’s history.
Payout Options
The eventual winner will have two choices:
- Annuity: The full $950 million, paid out over 30 years.
- Lump Sum: A one-time cash payout of approximately $428.9 million before taxes.
Why the Jackpot Keeps Growing
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million, which has allowed the prize pool to balloon after weeks without a winner. With excitement building and ticket sales soaring, officials expect participation to spike ahead of the next drawing.
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