$975M Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over: No Winner Monday Night
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $975 Million — Here’s What You Need to Know
The Big News
Key Takeaway: Nobody won Monday night’s Powerball jackpot, so the prize has grown to a massive $975 million for Wednesday’s drawing — making it the 8th largest jackpot in history!
Monday’s Winning Numbers
If you played, here are the numbers that were drawn:
| Ball Type | Numbers |
|---|---|
| White Balls | 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 |
| Red Powerball | 10 |
| Power Play Multiplier | 3x |
Lucky Winners (Even Without the Jackpot)
Even though no one hit the grand prize, three tickets won big:
-
$2 Million — Sold in Tennessee
→ Matched all 5 white balls + purchased the Power Play option -
$1 Million — Sold in California
→ Matched all 5 white balls - $1 Million — Sold in Maryland
→ Matched all 5 white balls
What Happens Next?
Next Drawing: Wednesday at 10:59 PM ET
If you win Wednesday, you get to choose how you get paid:
| Option | Estimated Amount | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Annuity | $929 million | Paid in 30 yearly installments |
| Lump Sum | $402.4 million | One big payment upfront (before taxes) |
How Rare Is a Jackpot Win?
Reality Check: The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
But! Your odds of winning any cash prize are much better: 1 in 24.9.
A Streak for the Record Books
- 43 drawings in a row without a jackpot winner
- Last jackpot won: May 2 — split between players in Florida and Texas ($20 million)
- Biggest recent jackpot: $1.8 billion won in Arkansas on Christmas Eve last year
How Powerball Works (Quick Refresher)
- Pick 5 numbers from 1–69 (white balls)
- Pick 1 number from 1–26 (red Powerball)
- Optional: Add Power Play for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes
- Drawings happen 3x a week: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 10:59 PM ET
Summary
- Jackpot: $975 million (8th largest ever)
- Next drawing: Wednesday, 10:59 PM ET
- Cash option: ~$402.4 million lump sum
- Roll count: 43 drawings without a winner
- Last big win: $1.8B in Arkansas (Dec 2024)
- Odds of jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million
FAQ
How much does a Powerball ticket cost?
$2 per play. Add $1 for the Power Play option.
What does "Power Play" do?
It multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x (10x only when jackpot is under $150M). The Tennessee winner used this to turn $1M into $2M!
Can I stay anonymous if I win?
Depends on your state laws. Some states require publicity; others let you claim through a trust.
What if multiple people win the jackpot?
The prize is split equally among all winning tickets.
Where does the money come from?
Ticket sales! A portion of every $2 ticket funds the jackpot, smaller prizes, and state programs (like education).
Play responsibly. The lottery is entertainment — not a financial plan.