Powerball rises to 482 million and possible winnings

• The Powerball jackpot has reached 482 million dollars.
• The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday.
• The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Main Facts

The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached 482 million dollars after there was no winning ticket matching all six drawn numbers. The numbers drawn on Wednesday, September 6, 2025, were 15, 27, 43, 45, 53, and the red Powerball 9.

If a winner is selected, they will have the option to choose between receiving 482 million dollars in 30 annual payments or a lump sum cash payout of 218.9 million dollars. Typically, winners opt for the lump sum payout.

If they choose the cash option, the total winnings will be reduced to 166.4 million dollars after a federal withholding tax of 24%. Additional taxes may reduce the winnings to 137.9 million dollars, depending on the winner's tax bracket.

Next Draw

The next Powerball drawing will take place on Saturday evening. Also, on September 7, 2025, a Mega Millions drawing is scheduled, where the jackpot will be 166 million dollars.

Previous Wins

This jackpot is the second largest in 2025, following a win of 526.5 million dollars in March. The Powerball jackpot last year reached 1.326 billion dollars.

Odds Facts

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, which is worse than the Mega Millions odds, where the chances are 1 in 290.4 million.