Record-Breaking $1.4 Billion Powerball Jackpot Draws Tonight—Here’s How to Boost Your Odds

The Powerball jackpot has climbed again, sitting at an estimated $195 million—$91.3 million for the cash option—after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing (3-7-47-67-68 and Powerball 2) on October 4 2025. Here’s what players and lottery watchers need to know before the next shot at life-changing money. Latest Powerball winning numbers • White Balls: 3 | 7 | 47 | 67 | 68 • Red Powerball: 2 • Power Play multiplier: 2X Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot? No jackpot winner emerged from Saturday’s draw, meaning the top prize rolls over for the 30th consecutive drawing. Several tickets did snag secondary prizes, including Match 5 tickets worth $1 million each—but the grand prize is still up for grabs. When is the next Powerball drawing? The next drawing is Monday, October 6 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. Ticket sales cut off 59 minutes before the drawing in most states, though exact deadlines vary; check your local lottery’s rules to avoid missing out. How much can a winner really take home? • Annuity option: About $195 million paid over 30 years • Cash option: About $91.3 million lump sum (before federal and state taxes) Powerball jackpot odds and payouts The chance of matching all five white balls plus the Powerball is 1 in 292.2 million. Still, nine prize tiers mean players can win anywhere from $4 for matching just the Powerball to $1 million for matching five white balls—$2 million with the Power Play add-on. Where does the money go? Roughly 50% of every Powerball ticket funds jackpots and prizes, while the remainder supports state programs such as education, veterans’ services, and infrastructure—so even non-winners contribute locally. Tips for playing responsibly • Set a budget and stick to it. • Remember the long odds; treat tickets as entertainment, not investment. • If gambling becomes a problem, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. How to watch the drawing live Powerball drawings stream on Powerball.com and air on select local TV stations. Results post within minutes on the official website and state lottery pages. Bottom line With the Powerball jackpot pushing toward the $200 million mark, excitement is building nationwide. Grab your $2 ticket early, double-check the cut-off time in your state, and tune in Monday night—you could be the next multi-millionaire.