Powerball Jackpot Soars to $629 Million Ahead of Saturday Drawing

UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $629 million following a lack of winners in Wednesday’s drawing, which offered a $593 million prize. This surge brings the grand prize tantalizingly close to entering the top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever recorded.

The jackpot has steadily climbed since the last winners emerged in September, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas collectively snagged an eye-popping $1.8 billion in winnings, marking one of the largest lottery victories in U.S. history. With this recent increase, millions of hopeful players are checking their tickets for a chance to claim this life-changing sum.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Mega Millions also ended a lengthy winless streak, as a ticket worth nearly $1 billion was sold in Newnan, Georgia. This recent activity in the lottery world has fueled excitement among players nationwide.

The winning numbers for the upcoming Powerball drawing on Saturday, November 22, 2025, are 28, 32, 36, 51, 69 with the Powerball number 2 and a Power Play of 2x. The drawing will be held live at 10:59 p.m. ET, making this a crucial moment for participants who want to make a fortune.

Tickets are available for purchase at a cost of $2 each in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The massive jackpot has drawn increased attention and participation, as players hope to change their lives forever.

The Powerball has a history of massive payouts, with the top six largest jackpots all exceeding $1 billion. The recent surge in excitement comes after a prolonged dry spell for winners, and many players are feeling the thrill of anticipation.

Here are the largest Powerball jackpots on record:

– $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 – CA
– $1.8 billion – September 6, 2025 – MO, TX
– $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 – CA
– $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
– $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
– $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
– $842.4 million – January 1, 2024 – MI
– $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – WI
– $758.7 million – August 23, 2017 – MA
– $754.6 million – February 6, 2023 – WA

As the clock ticks down to the drawing, players are reminded to check their tickets and join the frenzy. Will you be the next winner to join the ranks of Powerball history? Stay tuned for the latest updates as this story develops.