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|<\/span><\/p>\n Updated Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:08 p.m. CST<\/p>\n |<\/span><\/p>\n The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion \u2014 the seventh-largest prize in history \u2014 just in time for Saturday\u2019s drawing.<\/p>\n The winnings reached new heights after no one claimed the prize Wednesday night. The lucky numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69 and a red Powerball 22. The PowerPlay multiplier was 3x.<\/p>\n Three tickets sold in Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey matched five numbers, enough to win $1 million each.<\/p>\n According to a Powerball news release, Saturday\u2019s drawing will be the 42nd in the current jackpot run \u2014 tying the game record for most consecutive drawings in a single cycle.<\/p>\n If a winner emerges, they can choose between the jackpot amount, which is paid out in 30 annual payments, or a one-time cash payment of about $461.3 million.<\/p>\n The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the odds of winning a smaller prize are about 1 in 25.<\/p>\n The Powerball jackpot was last won on Sept. 6 by two tickets in Missouri and Texas that split $1.787 billion.<\/p>\n The largest Powerball jackpot in history was $2 billion. The winning ticket was sold in 2022 at a service station in Altadena, Calif., just north of Pasadena.<\/p>\n Breaking News<\/p>\n Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond.<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n The Powerball jackpot has reached an exciting milestone, and players are eagerly awaiting the next drawing. With the jackpot amount reaching $1 billion, it’s an opportunity for someone to change their life forever. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, the thrill of possibly winning big is undeniable.<\/p>\n A: The current Powerball jackpot amount is $1 billion.<\/p>\n A: The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.<\/p>\n A: Saturday\u2019s drawing will be the 42nd in the current jackpot run, tying the game record for most consecutive drawings in a single cycle.<\/p>\n A: The largest Powerball jackpot in history was $2 billion, won in 2022.<\/p>\n A: Yes, if you win the jackpot, you can choose between the jackpot amount, paid out in 30 annual payments, or a one-time cash payment of about $461.3 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion Dec. 11, 2025 | Updated Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:08 p.m. CST | The Current Jackpot The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion \u2014 the seventh-largest prize in history \u2014 just in time for Saturday\u2019s drawing. The winnings reached new heights after no one claimed the prize Wednesday night. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":18762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18760","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/VDJSQ4EEKRHKPIA6BPBE2CNZX4.jpg?auth=1bb7d62097ef55cf09a0898e79ef308e38762e988d0c7419bf79b0a37c3e2329&quality=80&width=1200&height=630&focal=3200,1814","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18760"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18760"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18760\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18763,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18760\/revisions\/18763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Current Jackpot<\/h2>\n
Recent Winners<\/h3>\n
How to Win<\/h2>\n
Previous Big Wins<\/h3>\n
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Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Q: What is the current Powerball jackpot amount?<\/h3>\n
Q: What are the odds of winning the jackpot?<\/h3>\n
Q: How many consecutive drawings have taken place in the current jackpot run?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is the largest Powerball jackpot in history?<\/h3>\n
Q: Can I choose how I receive my winnings if I win the jackpot?<\/h3>\n