UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $930 million for the upcoming drawing on December 10, 2025. This massive prize comes after the jackpot has been growing since September 6, when two lucky tickets from Missouri and Texas split a record-setting $1.787 billion.
With odds of winning set at 1 in over 292 million, the excitement is palpable, and players across the nation are rushing to buy their $2 tickets. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This jackpot surge is not just about winning a life-changing amount of money; it represents a significant contribution to local communities. More than half of the proceeds from each ticket sold remain in the jurisdiction where it was purchased, helping to fund vital public services.
Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated over $36 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries, directly impacting education and public welfare across the country.
For those interested in the lottery’s history, this is not the first time Powerball has reached staggering heights. The previous record for the largest jackpot was $2.04 billion, won on November 7, 2022, in California. Other notable jackpots include $1.765 billion in October 2023, also claimed in California.
Viewers can catch the New York state lottery drawings live every day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with Powerball drawings airing on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. on ABC 7 New York. If you’re unable to watch on television, Powerball drawings are also streamed online every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m..
As the excitement builds, it’s crucial to remember that gambling can be addictive. The New York Lottery encourages anyone struggling with gambling issues to seek help by contacting 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 may fortune smile upon those ready to take a chance on this life-altering jackpot!
