URGENT UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has surged to an astonishing $930 million for the upcoming drawing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This remarkable prize has been climbing since September 6, when two lucky tickets in Missouri and Texas split a record-breaking $1.787 billion.
With odds of winning set at 1 in over 292 million, excitement is building as players across the nation scramble for a chance at life-changing wealth. Powerball tickets are available for just $2 each and can be purchased in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
More than half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain within the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased, supporting local communities. Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated over $36 billion for various charitable causes funded by U.S. lotteries.
In the realm of record jackpots, the highest amounts include the historic $2.04 billion won in California on November 7, 2022 and the recent $1.765 billion prize claimed in California on October 11, 2023. As anticipation builds, players are reminded that Powerball drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
For those in New York, the state’s lottery drawings are broadcast live daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with Powerball results airing on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. on ABC 7 New York. Additionally, players can catch the Powerball drawing streamed online.
The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing an impressive $3.7 billion in Lottery Aid to Education for the fiscal year 2022-2023. These funds are allocated to local school districts using a formula that considers both district size and income levels, ensuring that larger, lower-income districts receive proportionately more support.
As the countdown to the drawing continues, lottery officials urge responsible play. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, assistance is available through the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
Stay tuned for updates as the drawing date approaches, and don’t miss your chance to participate in this record-setting event!
