Powerball Jackpot Soars to $950 Million After Rollover

No Winner for $850 Million Grand Prize

The Powerball jackpot has once again rolled over, climbing to an estimated $950 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the highly anticipated drawing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The grand prize for Wednesday’s draw stood at an impressive $850 million, with a one-time cash option of $383.7 million.

Lottery players across the nation are now eagerly checking their tickets as the grand prize for the next drawing on Saturday, August 30, approaches the billion-dollar mark. The estimated cash value for the upcoming jackpot is a staggering $428.9 million before taxes.

Wednesday’s Winning Numbers

The winning numbers for the August 27 drawing were:

• White Balls: 9, 12, 22, 41, 61
• Red Powerball: 25
• Power Play Multiplier: 4x

While no one claimed the jackpot, players should still review their tickets for smaller prizes. The Power Play multiplier of 4x means that non-jackpot prizes were quadrupled for players who purchased the $1 add-on. For example, a ticket matching four white balls and the Powerball, which typically wins $50,000, would be worth $200,000 with the Power Play feature.

Jackpot Continues to Swell

The Powerball grand prize has been on a steady climb for nearly three months, building excitement with each successive drawing. The jackpot was last won on May 31, 2025, when a single ticket sold in California claimed a prize worth an estimated $204.5 million, as reported by digitaltrendstoday.com. Since then, a series of rollovers has fueled its growth into one of the largest prizes in the game’s history.

This year has already seen four lucky jackpot winners:

• January 18: A player in Oregon won $328.5 million.
• March 29: A ticket won a $527 million jackpot.
• April 26: A winner from Kentucky claimed a $167.3 million prize.
• May 31: A Californian won the $204.5 million prize.

How to Play Powerball

For those new to the game or looking to try their luck with the massive jackpot, playing Powerball is straightforward. Drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday just after 11 p.m. ET.

• Get a Ticket: Tickets cost $2 per play and can be purchased at authorized lottery retailers. In some states, tickets can also be bought online.
• Pick Your Numbers: Select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Players can also opt for a “Quick Pick” to have the numbers randomly generated.
• Consider Add-Ons: For an additional $1 per play, you can add the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes. Some states also offer a Double Play option for another $1, which enters your numbers into a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, but the overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.9. As the jackpot continues to grow, players are reminded to play responsibly.