Powerball jackpot surges to $633 million for July 27 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home

Powerball Jackpot: No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, sending the jackpot climbing once again. The estimated grand prize for the next drawing on Monday, July 27, has now reached $633 million, giving players another chance at one of the year's biggest lottery payouts. Whoever wins the jackpot will have two ways to claim the prize. The winner can receive the full $633 million through annual payments spread over 30 years or choose the one-time cash option, currently estimated at $277.3 million before federal and any applicable state taxes.

Despite the eye-catching prize, winning the Powerball jackpot remains a long shot. The odds of matching all six numbers are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Several players have already landed enormous Powerball prizes in 2026. A winning ticket in North Carolina captured a $209.3 million jackpot in January, followed by a $250.8 million prize won in Arkansas in March. Another jackpot worth $231 million was claimed in Delaware in April, while other drawings have produced multiple million-dollar winners across the country.

If Monday's drawing also ends without a jackpot winner, the prize will continue to grow. Historically, soaring jackpots lead to a sharp increase in ticket sales as more people try their luck in hopes of becoming the next Powerball millionaire - or billionaire in larger rollovers.


Powerball winning numbers for July 25

The winning numbers for July 25 (Saturday): 03-04-24-36-47 and the Powerball is: 17. The Powerplay was 4X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place July 27, Monday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.