Powerball Jackpot Surges to $168 Million Ahead of Saturday Drawing

ORLANDO, Florida — The Powerball jackpot has soared to an impressive $168 million for the drawing on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as no player matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the last drawing.

If there is a winner this week, they could take home a one-time cash option of $77.6 million, according to the Powerball website. The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing will be drawn at 11 p.m. EDT.

Last week, the winning numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14, 18, 69, and the Powerball was 2, with a Power Play multiplier of 3x. Players are eagerly awaiting the results to see if lucky numbers or a random Quick Pick ticket led to a significant payout.

In the previous Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the winning numbers were 15, 44, 63, 66, 69, and the Powerball was 20, with a Power Play of 2x. A ticket sold in Pennsylvania matched five numbers, earning a $1 million prize.

Powerball tickets are priced at $2 each. The next drawing will occur on Monday, April 28. According to the Florida Lottery, winners have 180 days to claim their lottery prizes.

Lottery experts note that players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. The excitement builds as the jackpot continues to grow, potentially leading to another big win.

In California, a ticket from a 7-11 convenience store near Disneyland previously won a staggering $515 million jackpot on a drawing in 2025. The jackpot accumulated to $526.5 million, highlighting the life-changing possibilities of the lottery.

Under Florida law, lottery winners’ names and prize details are public unless the prize exceeds $250,000, which allows for a temporary exemption from public disclosure for 90 days.

As of April 26, 2025, there have been 12 lottery jackpots surpassing $1 billion in U.S. history, showcasing the potential life-altering sums that lottery games can yield.