Powerball Jackpot Hits $444 Million: Will You Win Big?

NEW YORK, March 22, 2025 — The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $444 million, with a cash option of $209.2 million, following a rollover where no winners matched all six numbers in the previous drawing. This drawing will take place tonight at 10:59 p.m. ET.

The last winning ticket was sold on January 18, 2025, where a player in Oregon claimed a staggering $328.5 million prize. In addition to Powerball, the Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $344 million, further fueling the excitement around lottery draws this weekend.

Tonight’s Powerball numbers selected in the March 22 drawing are expected to be highly anticipated. To win, players must match all six numbers, which include five white balls and one red Powerball. For tonight’s drawing, tickets can be purchased until 10 p.m. in New York, 9:45 p.m. in New Jersey, and 10 p.m. in Connecticut.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million, making it a game of chance filled with thrill. Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an additional $1 fee to add the Power Play feature, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes.

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website and is also available through local television stations. As players prepare for their chances at fortune, it’s essential to remember the basics: choose five numbers between 1 and 69 and one Powerball number between 1 and 26.

According to data from previous draws, substantial jackpots have created quite the buzz among lottery enthusiasts. For example, the largest jackpot to date was $2.04 billion, won in November 2022 in California. Other record-breaking prizes include $1.765 billion and $1.586 billion, both of which were also notably won in California.

Experts recommend always checking multiple sources for the latest numbers and winning combinations. The next Powerball drawing will be held on Monday, March 24, where the jackpot is expected to escalate further should tonight’s winning numbers not produce a jackpot winner.

For those curious about how winners can collect their prizes, regulations vary by state. In Florida, winners must claim their prizes within 180 days, with specific stipulations for anonymity based on the prize amount. While some states allow winners to remain anonymous, Florida law mandates that certain information becomes public unless waived by the winner.

The excitement surrounding the Powerball continues as players hopeful for a life-changing win eagerly await the drawing results this evening.