Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion for Saturday, August 30, 2025 Draw

The current Powerball jackpot is an astonishing $1 billion for the Saturday night drawing August 30, 2025. This is historic because it would mark the 7th time Powerball has surpassed $1 billion in jackpot. The lottery announcement came on the heels of the prize estimate being raised after officials reviewed ticket sales are exceeding plan and hype is growing across the nation for this well-publicized jackpot.

The amount is creating a lot of estimated ticket sales with the holiday weekend around the corner. That means there is only one way to change someones life with one very lucky Powerball ticket.

The Excitement Around the $1 Billion Powerball Jackpot

The $1 billion Powerball jackpot is in the news and getting people buzzing. All across the country, people are waiting in line at the convenience store or buying tickets online, dreaming of a life-changing jackpot. Fans are returning to social media with thoughts about what they might do with the money, including buying dream homes, luxury cars, trips around the world, or supporting charities. Jackpots like these don't just grab headlines—they create conversations, stimulate excitement, and fill people with the suspense of shared experience, making the lottery a moment that everyone wants to be part of.

Last Draw Winning Numbers

Winning Numbers from the Last Draw

The winning numbers for the previous Powerball draw on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, were:

• 9 – 12 – 22 – 41 – 61

• Powerball: 25

• Power Play: 4

No one matched all six numbers, allowing the jackpot to rollover to $1 billion. Many players around the country had success hitting smaller prize amounts, including Match 5 winners of $1 million each.

Remember, you can win multiple prize tiers in Powerball (total of 9 prize tiers) even if you do not win the jackpot. The prize tiers range from $4 to the million-dollar tier. Always double check your tickets, you may be winning more than you think!

How to Play Powerball

Playing Powerball is easy! Each ticket costs $2, and players must select:

Five white balls (numbered 1-69)

One red Powerball (numbered 1-26)

If you want a higher payout, you can add Power Play to your ticket for an extra $1. Power Play applies to all non-jackpot prizes and can multiply those prizes by up to 10 times!

Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Jackpots can be collected in one of two ways—a lump sum payment (current estimate is $453.1 million before taxes), or 30 annual payments totaling the full $1 billion.

Where to Buy Powerball Tickets

Powerball tickets are easy to obtain within the United States, as you can purchase them:

• At a location approved to sell lottery tickets - this could be a convenience store or grocery store.

• Through the internet - via state lottery websites or mobile apps in some states. States including Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia allow you to purchase tickets online once verified.

• Through lottery courier services - Such as Jackpocket - in some states you can buy a physical ticket using a lottery courier service, that buys the physical ticket on your behalf!

Make sure you are purchasing from an approved source as third-party websites not affiliated or approved by your state may not be secure and can lead to problems. Lastly, players must be 18 years of age or older to play Powerball.

When Is the Next Lottery Drawing?

The Powerball drawing is happening tonight, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. In most states, ticket sales for today's drawing will generally close approximately one hour before the drawing.

If there is not a jackpot winner tonight, the next drawings will be:

Monday, September 1, 2025.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

With each rollover, the jackpot could increase even more, potentially reaching one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.

Powerball Jackpot Winners: What Happens Next

In the event that you, or someone you know, realizes the amazing possibility of winning one of the Powerball jackpots of $1 billion, there are several subsequent steps. Once someone has won, it is highly advisable they immediately sign their ticket and keep it in a safe place. They should have a plan that includes a team of financial and legal advisors, etc., to help them sort through some of the tougher moments that come with winning, taxes, investment strategies, should they take one large sum versus 30 annual payments. Each state has different requirements for claiming prizes, many allow winners to remain anonymous. Each winner is expected to have a lot of options in front of them to navigate. Making a solid plan before claiming the prize is very advantageous as sometimes sudden wealth has unintended side effects, or unexpected obstacles likewise.