Powerball Winning Lottery Numbers Propel Jackpot to $308 Million After No Major Winner

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, July 19, 2025, saw an estimated total of $288 million, with a cash option of $128.8 million. The numbers drawn for that evening were 28, 48, 51, 61, 69, with a Powerball of 20, and the Power Play multiplier was 3X. Despite significant anticipation, there were no successful tickets matching all six numbers, meaning that the jackpot will roll over, now estimated to increase to $308 million for the upcoming drawing scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025. Players may look forward to a cash option of $137.7 million for this subsequent draw.

This sequence adds to a series of rollovers following previous draws where no ticket holders matched all required numbers. The previous draw on July 16 also concluded without a grand prize winner, maintaining the Powerball's track record of escalating jackpots, which commence at a base amount and grow with each successive draw absent a winner.

The most recent Powerball jackpot win occurred on May 31, 2025, when a single ticket in California claimed a prize of $204.5 million. Earlier in the year, the first 2025 Powerball winner emerged in Oregon, claiming a substantial $328.5 million on January 18. Other notable wins include a Kentucky player securing $167.3 million on April 26.

Ticket purchases for the Powerball involve selecting five numbers between 1 and 69, and a single Powerball number from 1 to 26, with each ticket costing $2. Participants may choose manual selection or opt for a computer-generated "Quick Pick" for random assignment. An additional $1 permits the purchase of a "Power Play" option, potentially enhancing non-jackpot winnings. The odds for winning the main prize are 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball tickets are widely available at various retail locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores across 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many jurisdictions also allow online purchases through licensed services such as Jackpocket in several states.

The popularity of the Powerball draws, conducted thrice weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights—continues to fuel expansive jackpots, making it one of the most significant lotteries. The grandeur of these jackpots, with multiple historical prizes breaching the billion-dollar mark, draws widespread participation and speculations about potential new record-breaking payouts. The anticipation continues as the next opportunities beckon, promising suspense and the potential for life-changing outcomes.