The Powerball jackpot has reached an incredible $258 million for the October 13, 2025 drawing. The jackpot was able to roll over because no one matched all six numbers from the previous draw on October 11. Millions of lottery players across the country are now participating to take a shot at winning this massive jackpot.Powerball jackpot is among the most sought-after lottery prizes as it can instantly change the life of a player who picks all the numbers correctly. Everyone is buying their tickets as they try to win this record-breaking jackpot.
Powerball Jackpot Payout Options
Powerball jackpot winners have two different ways to receive the jackpot:
- Lump Sum Option: Receive the jackpot as a one-time cash payment before taxes.
- Annuity Option: Receive the jackpot through a 30-year annuity that pays out money that increases each year.
Although the prize amount for the Powerball is significant, the odds of winning the jackpot is low, creating an exciting and rare opportunity for the players.
Recent Powerball Winning Numbers: 11 October 2025
The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Saturday, October 11, 2025, were:
- White Balls: 13, 16, 18, 20, 27
- Powerball: 10
- Power Play: 2x
There were no total winners in this drawing, but multiple players matched five numbers to win $1 million, including two winners from Georgia and two winners from Illinois. Many other players won smaller prizes after matching one or more numbers, or with the Power Play.
How to Play Powerball
Playing Powerball is easy:
- Select five white balls from 1 to 69.
- Select one red Powerball from 1 to 26.
- Add a Power Play for $1 to multiply your smaller prizes.
- Each ticket is $2 per play. The drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Tickets are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Strategies for Playing Powerball Responsibly
Although the Powerball jackpot is very exciting, it is crucial to play responsibly. Set limits for focused spending or a set number of tickets per drawing, and make escalating or losing money a part of the experience. These healthy markers can keep the player excited about the Powerball jackpot and not worrying about finances. Consulting with financial advisors before claiming a large prize is also advisable to make proper use of the winnings.
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Old Powerball Jackpots
You can take a look at Powerball old jackpots to get an idea of how the prize may have changed from previous drawings. You can view the prior drawings' numbers and trends to see how the jackpot grew over time until the current drawing.
Powerball Drawing Schedule
Jackpot drawings for Powerball are held three times a week, so players get several opportunities to win:
- Days of the week to play: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
- Time: 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time
To make sure you are eligible for the drawing, players should know the cut-off time to buy tickets in your state. Powerball is available to players in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Knowing the Powerball drawing schedule is an important way never to miss the opportunity to win the jackpot.
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