The Powerball jackpot sits at an estimated $1.7 billion with a $770.3 million cash value, as of Thursday morning, Sept. 4. It is the third-highest jackpot in the game's history, surpassing 2016's $1.58 billion jackpot, but it could still rise yet again before the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 6
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If you're looking to play, keep in mind the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 3 marked the 41st straight drawing without a Powerball winner. The last time the jackpot was hit was back in May, when a ticket was sold in California.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2025/09/04/powerball-jackpot-next-drawing/85969510007/