Hope is in the holiday air as the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night’s drawing — marking one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, so the top prize continues to grow. The winning numbers — 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 and the Powerball 20 — unfortunately didn’t produce a grand prize winner, but that only means the jackpot now sits at $1.60 billion, with a cash-value option of about $735.3 million.
This staggering figure ranks as one of the fourth-largest Powerball jackpots ever and among the top five biggest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
Powerball officials remind players that the game offers nine ways to win prizes ranging from small cash rewards to life-changing jackpots. Even without a top prize winner, the recent drawing produced numerous winners, including tickets that matched five white balls — worth $1 million in most states — sold in states like California, Florida, Iowa, and Michigan.
The annual jackpot cycle has set a new game record with its long streak of rollovers, with the last grand prize hit back on Sept. 6, 2025 — a historic $1.787 billion prize won by tickets in Missouri and Texas.
How to Play & When to Watch
Powerball tickets are $2 per play and available at lottery retailers across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee — right here in our own state. Players can also watch the draws live online or on television.
While the odds of winning the jackpot remain steep — about 1 in 292.2 million — the excitement and community buzz around such historic jackpots often brings everyone together for a shared moment of “what if?” and community conversation.
Whether you’re dreaming of a major win or buying a ticket just for fun, remember to play responsibly and enjoy the spirit of the season. Stay tuned for results from Monday night’s drawing — and who knows? Someone’s holiday miracle might just be around the corner.
