BREAKING NEWS: The winning numbers for the colossal $700 million Powerball jackpot have just been drawn! Last night, players eagerly awaited the outcome, and the numbers revealed are: 11, 14, 34, 47, 51, with the red Powerball being 18.
This jackpot marks the largest Powerball prize of the year, and it comes after an astonishing 36 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner. The last winning ticket, valued at $204.5 million, was claimed in California on May 31, 2024.
The jackpot winner has two options: receive the full amount in annual installments over 29 years or take a one-time cash payment of $316.3 million before taxes. This life-changing sum presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the lucky winner.
Although no one matched all six numbers in the previous drawing on Wednesday, several players still celebrated wins. A lucky ticket holder from Tennessee matched five numbers with the Power Play option, earning a remarkable $2 million prize. Additionally, two other tickets matched five numbers, each winning $1 million.
As excitement builds, the current jackpot is significantly higher than other 2025 prizes, although it still trails behind last year’s historic $1.3 billion jackpot won by Cheng “Charlie” Saephan in Oregon. The second-largest prize this year was a $526.5 million jackpot, claimed by a winner in California.
Players can purchase $2 tickets across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many states also offer online purchasing options through official channels or licensed services.
The next Powerball drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday. For an additional dollar, players can add the Power Play option, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. In certain states, a separate Double Play option allows participants to enter a second drawing for up to $10 million.
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