The Missouri Lottery Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.6 billion for Monday’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday night. This marks the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the fifth-largest among all U.S. lottery jackpots. Players have one more chance to win big in this remarkable holiday season.
🔥 Quick Facts
- The Powerball jackpot jumped to $1.6 billion after Saturday’s drawing produced no jackpot winner
- The cash value stands at $735.3 million for winners choosing the lump sum option
- This is the 46th drawing in the current jackpot run, a game record for most drawings in a cycle
- The last Powerball winner was on September 6, 2025, when two tickets split a $1.787 billion prize
Powerball Odds and Game Rules Explained
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To play Powerball, players select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9, but the jackpot odds are significantly steeper at 1 in 292.2 million. On Saturday’s drawing, no one matched all six numbers, but eight tickets nationally won $1 million by matching the five white balls.
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Saturday’s drawing produced the following winning numbers: 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play multiplier was 3x, which increases non-jackpot prizes.
| Prize Category | Winners | Prize Amount |
| Match 5 (All White Balls) | 8 tickets | $1,000,000 |
| Match 4 + Powerball | 22 tickets | $150,000 |
| Match 4 | 112 tickets | $50,000 |
| Double Play Winner | 1 ticket (New Jersey) | $500,000 |
Historical Context: This Week’s Record-Breaking Jackpot Run
Monday’s $1.6 billion drawing marks the 46th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner, setting a new Powerball record for the longest jackpot run. The previous jackpot was won on September 6, 2025, when lucky tickets in Missouri and Texas shared the $1.787 billion prize.
This is only the second time in Powerball history that the game has produced back-to-back jackpots exceeding $1 billion. The first occurrence was in 2023, when a $1.08 billion jackpot was won on July 19, followed by a $1.765 billion jackpot on October 11, both in California. Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO, stated that players have a unique opportunity this holiday season.
“Powerball is giving players a chance to dream bigger than ever this holiday season. Every ticket sold not only offers the chance at a life-changing prize but also supports important public programs and services in communities nationwide.”
— Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair
Payment Options and Prize Distribution If You Win
If Monday’s jackpot is won, the lucky player will choose between an annuitized prize of $1.6 billion or a lump sum cash payment of $735.3 million. Both amounts are before taxes. The annuity option provides one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5 percent each year.
Since Powerball started in 1992, the game has generated more than $37 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. More than half of all Powerball ticket proceeds remain in the jurisdiction where tickets are sold. Drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
Where Does the $1.6 Billion Rank Among All U.S. Lottery Jackpots?
The upcoming $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot ranks as the fourth-largest in Powerball history and fifth overall among all U.S. lottery jackpots. The record holder remains the $2.04 billion Powerball won on November 7, 2022, in California. The second-largest was the $1.787 billion Powerball from the September 2025 drawing that was split between Missouri and Texas.
The third position belongs to another Powerball jackpot: $1.765 billion won on October 11, 2023, in California. While Mega Millions also plays a role in the rankings, with a $1.602 billion prize from August 2023 in Florida, Powerball has dominated the largest U.S. lottery prizes in recent years. Monday’s potential win offers players another historic opportunity to compete for one of the largest jackpots ever played.
Sources
- Powerball.com — Official announcement of $1.6 billion jackpot and Saturday drawing results
- ABC News — Powerball jackpot history and national prize information
- NBC Miami — Fourth-largest ranking verification and cash value details
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