Powerball Jackpot Soars to $244M for October 11, 2025 Draw

The Powerball jackpot has reached $244 million for October 11, 2025 drawing. No one won the prize on October 8, which means it rolled over. The winner of the jackpot can choose to receive the prize as an annuity with payments over thirty years, or a one-time cash payout of $114.2 million before taxes.

Previous Powerball Winning Numbers - October 8, 2025

The winning numbers from the previous draw are:

• 8, 10, 44, 48, 54 and
• Powerball is 14
• Power Play multiplier was set at 2x.

Since nobody matched all six numbers, the jackpot rolled over again — which means it will define an exhilarating Saturday night draw ahead!

Why This Jackpot Is So Exciting

Powerball jackpots always have a way of getting people talking about them all over the country, and this one is no different.When jackpots are over $200 million, players seem to have an excitement to them, and now that it is $244 million, there is no mistaking the excitement of it.Even if you do not hit the jackpot, there are plenty of other smaller prizes to be won — and along with the Power Play multiplier, you can multiply those winnings also.

How to Play Powerball

If you are new to Powerball, below is how it works:

• Each ticket costs just $2.
• Select five numbers from the number pool of one through 69.
• After that, select one of the red Powerball numbers from the pool of one through 26.
• If you want to multiply your prizes (excluding the jackpot), select Power Play for an additional $1.

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

When and Where to Watch the Next Powerball Drawing

 The Powerball is being drawn Saturday, October 11, 2025.You can watch the Powerball live televised drawing or check the results soon thereafter, at the official Powerball website. If you play, remember to keep your ticket in a safe place until you check the results; you will not want to lose your winning ticket!

Where to Buy Powerball Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the official lottery retailer locations that are authorized in 45 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.In some states, you can buy your tickets at authorized lottery retailers on the web, as long as it is an authorized and trustworthy source, not random marketplace imposters.

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Powerball Jackpot Payment Options

If you win the jackpot, you will have two options:

• Lump Sum (Cash Option):You receive your complete money immediately, although you get less overall due to cash value and tax limitations.
• Annuity Option:You receive the full advertised jackpot in 30 annual payments, which increase a little each year.