Powerball jackpot climbs to $600 million for July 25 drawing - What the winner could actually take home on Saturday night

The Powerball jackpot has surged again after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing. With the top prize rolling over once more, the estimated jackpot for the Saturday, July 25, drawing now stands at $600 million. The next jackpot winner will have two payout options. They can choose the 30-year annuity, which pays the full advertised jackpot in annual installments, or take the lump-sum cash option, currently estimated at $266.4 million before applicable federal and state taxes.

While the massive prize continues to attract millions of hopeful players, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain incredibly slim at about 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Powerball has produced several major winners in 2026, helping keep excitement high throughout the year. A ticket sold in North Carolina won $209.3 million in January, followed by a $250.8 million jackpot claimed in Arkansas in March. In April, another lucky player in Delaware took home a $231 million jackpot. Additional multi-million-dollar prizes and shared jackpots have also kept the lottery in the national spotlight.


If no one wins Saturday night's drawing, the jackpot will roll over again and continue to grow. Larger jackpots typically drive a surge in ticket sales as more Americans try their luck, hoping a single ticket could turn into a life-changing fortune.

Powerball winning numbers for July 22

The winning numbers for July 22 (Wednesday): 04-05-22-50-58 and the Powerball is: 01. The Powerplay was 3X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place July 25, Saturday. 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.