Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets to $613 Million—Here’s How to Play Before Tonight’s Drawing

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $613 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing, with a lump-sum cash option of about $268.4 million. Lottery officials confirmed that no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s game, sending the top prize into its largest run since January. What time is the next drawing? • Sales cut off varies by state, but tickets generally must be purchased by 9:45 p.m. ET. • The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on participating stations as well as streamed at Powerball.com. Why the jackpot keeps climbing Powerball uses long odds—1 in 292.2 million—to create massive prizes. Each rollover increases public interest, boosting ticket sales and accelerating the jackpot’s growth. Recent winning numbers Saturday, July 25: 11 • 24 • 35 • 46 • 60 Powerball 3 Match 5 winners: 0 ($1 million) Match 5 + Power Play winners: 0 ($2 million) How to play and win 1. Select five numbers from 1–69 and one Powerball from 1–26. 2. Add the $1 Power Play option to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10× when the jackpot is under $150 million. 3. Tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Payout choices • Annuity: 30 graduated payments over 29 years. • Cash option: estimated $268.4 million before taxes for Monday’s drawing. Odds at a glance • Jackpot (5 + PB): 1 in 292,201,338 • $1 million (5): 1 in 11,688,054 • Any prize: 1 in 24.9 Record-breaking context The current $613 million pot ranks among the ten largest Powerball jackpots ever. The game’s all-time record remains the $2.04 billion prize won in California in November 2022. Where the money goes Approximately 50–60 percent of ticket revenue funds prizes. The remainder supports state programs such as public education, veterans’ services and environmental initiatives, depending on jurisdiction. Responsible play tips • Set a budget before you buy. • Remember that lottery tickets are entertainment, not investment vehicles. • If gambling stops being fun, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Key search phrases to watch Powerball jackpot tonight, Powerball numbers, Monday Powerball drawing, cash option, how late can you buy Powerball tickets, Powerball odds, biggest Powerball jackpots.