No one wins the Powerball jackpot in the draw on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The numbers drawn were 9, 17, 29, 61 and 66, with Powerball 26 and Power Play multiplier 5. The estimated prize of US$440 million (cash option of US$207.8 million) rolls over to the next contest.
The drawing took place at 10:59 pm ET, broadcast live from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee. No ticket matched six tens throughout the United States. The next drawing takes place on Saturday, November 8th, with a projected jackpot of over US$500 million.
- Odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million.
- Ticket sales close at 9:59 pm in New Jersey.
- Cost per play: $2, plus optional $1 for Power Play.
Draw numbers and absence of winner
The November 5th contest registered specific combination without complete match. Lottery authorities confirmed the absence of jackpot winners shortly after counting.
Thousands of tickets won smaller prizes in several states. The Power Play with a factor of 5 multiplied values for those who activated the extra option.
Prizes distributed in the contest
Players made gains in nine partial hit ranges. The five-white-ball match netted $1 million per ticket.
With Power Play activated, the five-white prize reached US$2 million. Matches of four balls plus Powerball paid $50,000, raised to $200,000 with the multiplier.
Other ranges included $100 for four whites and $7 for three single whites. The total distributed in secondary prizes exceeded tens of millions of dollars nationally.
Participation and Redemption Rules
Tickets cost $2 in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Power Play option increases non-jackpot prizes up to 10x for $1 more.
Sales take place up to minutes before the draw at physical and online points in authorized states. Winners of up to $599.99 redeem at local retailers.
Procedures for larger prizes
Amounts over US$600 require official form and government identification. Mail shipments go to a PO box in Trenton, New Jersey.
In-person complaints take place at the state lottery headquarters during business hours. Secure boxes are available for depositing documents outside of working hours.
Complete payment structure
The lottery offers nine fixed prize categories.
- Five white + Powerball: total jackpot.
- Five Whites: US$1 million ($2 million with Power Play).
- Four whites + Powerball: US$50,000 (US$200,000 with Power Play).
- Four whites: US$100 ($400 with Power Play).
Smaller prizes range from US$4 to US$400 depending on correct answers and multiplier applied.
Regular draw schedule
Drawings take place three times a week at fixed times. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays mark the official dates since adjustments implemented in previous years.
Live streams are available on the official Powerball website. Results appear immediately on participating state lottery portals.
Jackpot receiving options
Winners choose between an annuity in 30 increasing installments or a reduced lump sum. The cash option is approximately 47% of the advertised amount before federal and state taxes.
Powerball has been operating since 1992 with a current matrix of 5/69 + 1/26. Changes in 2015 increased average jackpots and hitting difficulties to increase jackpots.
