The POWERBALL© jackpot has reached an estimated $875 million, making it the second-largest jackpot of 2025 and the seventh-largest in the game’s history. As this draw approaches, it’s another reminder of how POWERBALL© continues to be one of the most widely followed draw games in the United States.
With drawings held three times a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, plus the ability to play multi-state draw games online – the game continues to generate large jackpots when no ticket matches all six numbers. This jackpot run began following the most recent grand prize win earlier this year and has steadily grown across dozens of drawings.
POWERBALL© by the numbers
At $875 million at the time of writing, this current jackpot joins a list of notable past prizes, ranking just below several of the most historic wins:
- $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.787 billion – September 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)
- $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
- $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 (California)
- $875 million – Current jackpot (December 8, 2025 draw)
Each of these milestones reflects the unique format of POWERBALL©, where rollovers continue until someone matches all five white balls and the red POWERBALL© number.
Why jackpots grow over time
As mentioned, when no ticket matches all six drawn numbers in a POWERBALL© drawing, the jackpot rolls over to the next scheduled draw. Each rollover contributes to a growing prize pool, driven by national ticket sales.
That’s why jackpots can climb quickly during consecutive drawings without a winner. As more players participate in response to larger advertised jackpots, sales increase, and so does the grand prize.
This rollover structure is what allows games like POWERBALL© to reach prize levels well into the hundreds of millions—and sometimes over a billion—dollars. While no outcome is ever guaranteed, the cumulative nature of these rollovers keeps each draw meaningful and widely anticipated.
How to play
To play POWERBALL©, you select:
- Five white ball numbers from 1 to 69
- One red POWERBALL© number from 1 to 26
You can also add the optional Power Play® feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X, depending on the draw.
POWERBALL© tickets are $2 per play, with an additional $1 for Power Play®. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, and there are nine total prize tiers, starting at $4.
Play online or in-store in West Virginia
In West Virginia, you can participate in POWERBALL© draws at licensed retailers or through the official iPLAY platform, the West Virginia Lottery’s secure online system.
To get started online, create or log into your verified account, select your numbers (or use Quick Pick), and purchase entries for one or more upcoming draws. You can also enable Auto-Renewal to ensure you never miss a drawing.
Always play responsibly
As the jackpot grows, so does participation across the country. Remember, Lottery games are games of chance, and a win is never guaranteed. Always play within your limits and make the most of the safety tools available, like deposit limits or play reminders, available on the West Virginia Lottery website and mobile platforms.
