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  • Published: Sep 29 2025 11:32 AM
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The Powerball jackpot reaches $160 million for the September 29, 2025 draw. Learn how to play, check winning numbers, and understand payout options



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The Powerball jackpot has an estimated total of $160 million for the drawing on Monday, September 29, 2025 after the drawing on that past Saturday had gone without a winner in the jackpot category and the amount to roll for the next drawing. With a jackpot of an approximated cash for the drawing of about $74.2 million, players have the opportunity to possibly change their lives. There are millions of possible players all over the United States excited to enter the next drawing for Powerball today.

Powerball Winning Numbers and Results - 27 September 2025

The Powerball winning numbers from the drawing on Saturday, September 27, 2025, were:

  • White Balls: 10, 16, 32, 61, 66
  • Powerball: 4
  • Power Play: 2x

There were no winners who matched all six of the numbers to win the jackpot, in turn, the powerball has rolled over to Friday’s and it has gone upwards to an estimated $160 million number. With the estimation of $160 million for Monday’s drawing players are now wondering if they can strike it big on Monday. 

Powerball Prize Payout Options

Winning the Powerball jackpot comes with two different payout options.

  • Annuity Option: Pays the jackpot in 30 graduated payments over 29 years that increase slightly each year.
  • Cash Option: A one-time lump-sum payment that will be less than the advertised jackpot, but accessible immediately.

The estimated cash option for today's drawing is $74.2 million, prior to taxes.

Odds of Winning Powerball

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million or extremely unlikely. But the possibility of having a life-changing jackpot keeps millions of players playing every week. There are also smaller prizes, which make the energy and reward of playing fun enough to warrant another ticket, even if the prize is a fun play of a different number.

Strategies for Playing Powerball Responsibly 

Although the Powerball jackpot is certainly enticing, it is still very important to play responsibly: 

  • Set a budget for your overall lottery spending. 
  • Do not chase your losses by purchasing additional tickets. 
  • Consider the purchase of lottery tickets to be entertainment as opposed to an investment that is guaranteed. 
  • Join group plays or pools to increase Participation without the excessive spend.

Where to Watch the Powerball Lottery

Players can watch the Powerball drawings via live broadcast online, or on television in participating states. The official Powerball website will also provide the drawing results shortly after the live event. Various state lottery websites and their social media presence provide live updates of the drawing and the winning numbers. Watching the drawing live will also add excitement to your anticipation of your number matching or not matching in real time.

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When is the Next Powerball Drawing

The next Powerball draw will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The Powerball drawings happen on two evenings, Wednesday and Saturday, and players have two opportunities each week to win a jackpot. Tickets can be purchased until 10 p.m. ET in most states on the same day as the draw. By planning ahead, you will not miss the opportunity to participate in the Powerball jackpot.

Why Powerball Is So Popular

The thing that makes the Powerball so easy to love is the life-changing jackpot and its simplicity. It is easy to imagine having multi million dollars from your investment when you play. There is nothing better than to think about how your problems will go away with no work required to make that happen. The Power Play option makes it even better; it increases your non-jackpot winnings. It is available for play in most all states, there are two drawings a week, media coverage of their winners, and so millions of people are playing or at least talking about it week after week.

FAQ

The winning numbers were 10, 16, 32, 61, 66 and the Powerball was 4 with a Power Play of 2x.

The estimated jackpot is $160 million which is $74.2 million cash value.

Players pick five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26). Each ticket is a $2 play with an added $1 Power Play option.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, there are better chances of winning smaller prizes.

The next Powerball drawing is on Monday September 29, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

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