Updated July 25, 2026, 11:05 p.m. ET
A $600 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs Saturday, July 25, as lottery gamers strive their luck at one of many 12 months’s largest prizes.
The drawing additionally marks Powerball’s expansion into the United Kingdom, bringing extra gamers into the sport and doubtlessly setting the stage for even bigger jackpots sooner or later.
For U.S. players, nevertheless, nothing is altering. Tickets nonetheless value $2, drawings are nonetheless held each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and the percentages of profitable the jackpot stay 1 in 292.2 million. What’s altering is the dimensions of the participant pool, which officers say may assist jackpots develop extra shortly when nobody wins.
Here’s what that you must learn about Saturday evening’s drawing.
What are the profitable numbers for the July 25 Powerball?
Powerball profitable numbers: 3-4-24-36-47 and the Powerball: 17
How is enjoying Powerball totally different within the United Kingdom?
While British gamers will compete for the identical jackpot, there are a few key differences.
Powerball tickets value 4 British kilos within the U.Ok. (about $5.33 USD), in contrast with $2 within the United States. U.Ok. ticket gross sales contribute to the shared jackpot, however lower-tier prizes are paid by a separate prize construction.
Unlike U.S. jackpot winners, who can select between a lump-sum money payout or a 30-year annuity, U.Ok. winners will obtain their prize by annual funds over 30 years administered by the U.Ok. National Lottery.
Do it’s a must to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball within the U.S.?
No. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball. Anyone who meets the authorized age requirement, sometimes 18, can purchase a ticket from a licensed retailer whereas visiting one of many 45 taking part states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 in California
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025 in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 in California
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024 in Oregon
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 in California
- $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan
- $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019 in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017 in Massachusetts
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets value $2 and are bought in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets could be bought at licensed retailers, together with comfort shops, gasoline stations and grocery shops. Some states additionally permit on-line purchases.
To play, choose 5 white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one crimson Powerball quantity from 1 to 26. Players may add Power Play for an additional $1, which might multiply non-jackpot winnings by as much as 10 instances.
Don’t need to choose your personal numbers? Choose the Quick Pick possibility and let the pc do it for you.
To win the jackpot, gamers should match all 5 white balls in any order and the crimson Powerball. Drawings are held each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. If nobody wins, the jackpot rolls over and continues to develop.
This story has been up to date with new data.
Contributor: USA TODAY’s Anthony Thompson
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