The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, revealed the winning numbers for one of the game’s most significant prizes in history. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 22, 41, 61, with a Powerball of 25. The estimated jackpot stands at a staggering $850 million, ranking as the sixth-largest in the game’s history. If claimed, the winner could choose between a lump-sum cash option of $383.7 million before taxes or a 30-year annuity that increases annually.
As of Thursday morning, lottery officials confirmed that no immediate jackpot winner had been identified, leaving players across the country eager to see if they hold the golden ticket.
Surge in Ticket Sales and Previous Rollovers
The growing jackpot has fueled a wave of excitement, with ticket sales reportedly doubling over the past week. Many hopefuls spent just $2 per ticket for the chance to join the elite group of Powerball winners, while also contributing to state-funded community programs supported by lottery proceeds.
This record-setting momentum follows a $750 million jackpot offered on Monday, August 25, which went unclaimed. The rolling jackpots have now stretched across several months, with the last Powerball grand prize awarded on May 31 to a California player who secured $204.5 million.
Odds, Payout Choices, and Lottery Landscape
Despite the soaring jackpot, the odds of landing the top prize remain daunting—1 in 292.2 million. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET, and tickets are available across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Winners face a crucial decision: opt for the lump-sum payout or select the annuity option, which starts with an initial payment followed by 29 annual installments that increase by 5% each year.
The Powerball jackpot has a storied history of record-breaking prizes. The largest of all time reached $2.04 billion in 2022, claimed by a single ticket sold in Altadena, California. With Wednesday’s $850 million draw, anticipation remains high that another historic payout could be on the horizon.
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