UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $930 million for the drawing scheduled on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This eye-popping figure comes after the jackpot has been building since September 6, when two tickets in Missouri and Texas shared a record-breaking $1.787 billion.
With odds of winning set at 1 in over 292 million, the stakes are high for Powerball players. Each ticket costs just $2 and is available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The excitement is palpable as millions of hopefuls prepare for the chance to change their lives overnight.
The Powerball game has been a significant contributor to good causes in the U.S., generating over $36 billion since its inception in 1992. More than half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain in the jurisdiction where the tickets are sold, bolstering local communities.
In terms of recent jackpots, this current figure follows a series of record-breaking amounts:
1. $2.04 billion on November 7, 2022 (California)
2. $1.787 billion on September 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
3. $1.765 billion on October 11, 2023 (California)
You can watch the drawing live on ABC 7 New York at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.7 billion in Lottery Aid to Education for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
For those in New York facing gambling addiction, help is available through the State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369). Texting HOPENY to 467369 can also connect individuals to resources.
Stay tuned for the results and prepare for what could be a life-altering win! Don’t miss out—buy your tickets today!
