Powerball Jackpot Reaches $400 Million for October 1 2025 Draw

The Powerball jackpot is back in the news, reaching a potential grand prize of $400 million for the draw happening on October 1, 2025. The excitement is building across the country, and millions of players are wishing to be the next winner in the popular lottery game. As lottery officials clarified, the Powerball jackpot has reached this level after multiple drawings without a grand prize winner, resulting in a rollover and excitement growing.

Powerball Jackpot Odds and Payout Options

While winning the Powerball jackpot is a long shot — the odds of winning by matching all five white balls and the red Powerball are about 1 in 292 million!
If a player wins, they will have two payout options to choose from: 

• Cash Payout — A single lump sum payment of the total current cash value of the prize.
• Annuity Payout — The full advertised jackpot amount paid in annual increasing payments over 30 years, with each yearly payment increasing by 5%.

Both payout options will be subject to federal and state taxes based on where the ticket was purchased.

How to Play Powerball

It's easy to play Powerball; all it takes is a few short steps:

• Select five white ball numbers between 1-69.
• Select one red Powerball number between 1-26. 
• Each ticket is just $2 per play. 
• You can add the Power Play option for $1 extra to multiply any non-jackpot prizes.
• Powerball drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 PM ET
• To purchase tickets players can go to authorized retailers or participating online platforms.

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.

Powerball Old Jackpots

The Powerball Jackpot has seen many high amounts over the years. You can explore past jackpot figures to see how prizes have grown and rolled over in previous draws. This gives players an idea of the game’s history and the potential size of future jackpots.

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What Do You Do if You Win a Powerball Jackpot

Winning so large of a Powerball jackpot can change your life. Here’s what you should do if you win:

• Sign the back of your ticket immediately to secure the ticket.
• Keep it secure and do not publicly disclose your ticket number.
• Speak to a qualified financial advisor and attorney before you claim the money.
• Take your time to determine whether to take the annuity option or the lump-sum cash payment.
• Calmly think through all decisions — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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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.