The Powerball jackpot is once again making headlines, with the latest drawing leaving millions of hopefuls checking their tickets and dreaming of instant fortune. Monday night’s numbers are in, and the stakes have never been higher for the next draw.
Latest Powerball Numbers: Did You Hit the Jackpot?
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on
Monday, October 6, 2025 were:
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29, 32, 67, 66, 28-
Powerball: 3
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Power Play: 2x
Despite the excitement, no ticket matched all six numbers in the most recent draw, meaning the jackpot continues its meteoric rise. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for
Saturday night, with the top prize now estimated at a staggering
$565 million.
What’s at Stake: The Payout and the Odds
If a lucky player manages to match all six numbers in the upcoming draw, they’ll face a life-changing decision: take the full jackpot as an annuity paid over 30 years, or opt for a lump sum. For this draw, the lump sum payout is estimated at
$258.8 million before taxes. After the mandatory
24% federal tax withholding, the winner would take home about
$196.7 million—and that’s before any additional state taxes, which can vary widely. For example, New York residents could see their winnings shrink further due to a state tax rate as high as
10.9%, while winners in states like Texas, Florida, and California would avoid state income tax altogether.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain daunting:
1 in 292.2 million. But that hasn’t stopped millions from trying their luck, especially as the prize climbs into headline-grabbing territory.
Record-Breaking Jackpots and Recent Winners
This year has already seen some massive lottery wins. The current jackpot surpasses the
$526.5 million Powerball prize claimed in California back in March. Last year, a single ticket buyer in Oregon walked away with a record-breaking
$1.326 billion Powerball jackpot, cementing the game’s reputation for life-altering payouts.
Why the Powerball Craze Continues
The Powerball’s allure isn’t just about the money—it’s about the dream. With each drawing, players across the country imagine what they’d do with hundreds of millions: pay off debts, buy homes, travel the world, or support causes close to their hearts. The game’s massive jackpots and simple format keep it at the center of America’s lottery obsession.
What’s Next: How to Play and When to Watch
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Next Powerball drawing: Saturday night
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Estimated jackpot: $565 million
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How to play: Pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Tickets cost
$2 each.
If you’re feeling lucky, now’s the time to grab a ticket and join the millions hoping to turn a $2 investment into a multimillion-dollar windfall.
Takeaways and What to Watch
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Check your numbers: Even if you didn’t hit the jackpot, smaller prizes are awarded for matching some numbers.
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Play responsibly: The odds are long, so treat Powerball as entertainment, not a financial plan.
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Stay tuned: With the jackpot climbing, the next drawing could make headlines—and maybe even history.
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