Powerball Jackpot Hits $207 Million – October 6, 2025 Drawing

Today, on October 6, 2025, the Powerball jackpot stands at an estimated $207 million. The jackpot has risen this week, as no ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, October 4 drawing that had a $195 million jackpot. Lottery players all over the nation now have another opportunity to win one of the largest prizes of the year.

How to Play Powerball

Playing Powerball is easy:

• Cost of a ticket: $2 per play.
• Select your numbers: Select five numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls). Additionally, select one Powerball number from 1 to 26 (red ball).
• Optional add-ons: To enhance the chance of winning:
• Power Play: An additional $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
• Double Play: Available in some states, provides a second chance to win a prize of up to $10 million.

Drawings occur three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Powerball Odds and Chances to Win

Winning the Powerball jackpot is difficult with odds of 1 in 292.2 million. Nevertheless, those long odds have not stopped the game from making headlines recently with record-breaking winning tickets. The largest Powerball jackpot was won in November 2022, a whopping $2.04 billion, the largest U.S. lottery prize ever won. While matching all numbers to win the jackpot is always a long shot, those matching some, but not all, of the numbers can still have a life-changing impact on the player.

Where to Watch the Powerball Draw

You can watch the Powerball draw live on TV or online. The official Powerball website streams the draw live, so you can follow the winning numbers as they are finalized. In some states, the draw is broadcast on local television stations late at or the night around 10:59 p.m. broadcasts and usually at in Even if you don’t watch the live event, the results are available online shortly after the draw takes place, so you can check anytime.

How to Claim Your Powerball Prize

Once you've won a Powerball prize, claiming your winnings can be done at authorized lottery centers or as directed on your state lottery's official website. For smaller prizes you can generally claim your winnings at a lottery retailer, however, for larger prizes, typically jackpots, you may need to visit your lottery headquarters for claiming purposes.

Be sure to sign the back of your ticket to protect your winnings and do not lose the ticket. Each state has its own rules and time lines for claims, so review your lottery’s website prior to claiming winnings to ensure your time to collect does not expire.

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When is the Next Drawing for Powerball

The next Powerball drawing is on, Wednesday, October 9, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. Drawings are held three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. If you miss tonight's drawing, you can still get in on the next drawing and try your luck. 

Why is Powerball so Popular

Powerball is popular because the huge jackpots are real and can change someone's life, and it is also a very easy game to play! Millions of people across America love the thrill of picking their numbers and watching the drawing live!  Powerball is also popular, because of its reach, so many people's names get drawn for big prizes. Even smaller prizes can be a lot of money and that allows people to continue to play. Powerball has an easy set of rules. It is a game that has a potential for life-changing prizes, so it appeals to both new players and experienced players.