URGENT UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $1.6 billion for the upcoming drawing on Monday night, after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday. This monumental prize is now the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest in the U.S. lottery landscape, with a cash value of $735.3 million.
The winning numbers from Saturday’s draw were: 28, 5, 52, 69, 4 and Powerball: 20. The upcoming drawing marks the 46th in this jackpot cycle, setting a game record for the most consecutive drawings without a winner.
The last Powerball jackpot was claimed on September 6, 2025, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split a whopping $1.787 billion prize. As players race to buy tickets, the odds of winning remain steep at 1 in over 292 million. Powerball tickets cost just $2, and they are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Since its inception in 1992, the Powerball has generated over $36 billion for various good causes supported by U.S. lotteries, including educational funding.
As excitement builds, players are urged to stay informed. The New York Lottery, which is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, has contributed $3.7 billion to educational initiatives in FY2022-2023.
For those interested, Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., and can be streamed online.
With the jackpot reaching such staggering heights, now is the time for players to purchase their tickets and join in the anticipation.
For more information and lottery results, visit nylottery.ny.gov. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, help is available through the New York State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
Stay tuned as this developing story unfolds!
