Powerball Jackpot Surges to an Estimated $1.5 Billion After No Winner in Wednesday Draw

The winning numbers drawn Wednesday were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66 with a Powerball of 17 and a Power Play multiplier of 4, according to the Powerball organization. Despite no grand prize winner, several players nationwide scored notable prizes, with multiple tickets winning up to $1 million for matching five numbers.

Lottery officials say the jackpot’s estimated cash value is approximately $686.5 million, though winners may opt for the full annuity value of around $1.5 billion paid out over 30 years. Players across the United States will have another chance to win the massive prize in Saturday night’s drawing.

Powerball drawings are held three times weekly — Monday, Wednesday and Saturday — and are broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida. The game is offered in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This current jackpot streak began after the last big winner on Sept. 6, when two tickets in Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion prize. Each rollover with no jackpot winner has driven the prize higher, capturing heightened attention from players during the holiday season.

According to Powerball odds, the chance of hitting the jackpot remains steep at approximately 1 in 292.2 million, but enthusiasts continue to buy tickets in hopes of landing the life-changing sum.