UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $930 million for the upcoming drawing on December 10, 2025. This massive prize has been accumulating since September 6, when two lucky tickets from Missouri and Texas split an incredible $1.787 billion.
The urgency is palpable as players across the nation rush to buy tickets, priced at just $2 per play. With the odds of winning standing at a daunting 1 in over 292 million, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could change lives forever.
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Notably, more than half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket is purchased, benefiting local communities.
Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated over $36 billion for various causes supported by U.S. lotteries, making it a game with a significant philanthropic impact. For context, the largest jackpots in Powerball history include:
1. $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
2. $1.787 billion – Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)
3. $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
4. $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
Viewers can catch the Powerball drawings live on ABC 7 New York at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Additionally, the New York Lottery continues to lead as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.7 billion in Lottery Aid to Education for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
As excitement builds, the New York Lottery urges players to gamble responsibly. Individuals struggling with gambling addiction can seek help by calling the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or texting HOPENY (467369).
With the drawing just days away, don’t miss your chance to join the ranks of potential millionaires. Will you be the next big winner? Make sure to secure your ticket before the deadline!
