Current Jackpot
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Lottery officials confirmed that no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night, allowing the prize to grow.
History of Record‑Breaking Jackpots
Since 2016, the United States has witnessed more than a dozen lottery jackpots exceeding $1 billion. Below is a rundown of the largest prizes, the dates they were won, and the locations where the winning tickets were purchased.
$2.04 Billion – Powerball, 7 Nov 2022
The biggest jackpot to date, $2.04 billion, was won on 7 November 2022. The winning ticket was sold at a gas station in the Los Angeles area.
$1.787 Billion – Powerball, 6 Sep 2025
On 6 September 2025, Powerball reached $1.787 billion. Winners bought tickets in both Missouri and Texas.
$1.765 Billion – Powerball, 11 Oct 2023
The 11 October 2023 Powerball jackpot of $1.765 billion was claimed by a ticket sold at a liquor store in a small California mountain town.
$1.602 Billion – Mega Millions, 8 Aug 2023
Mega Millions set a record with $1.602 billion on 8 August 2023. The winning ticket was purchased at a supermarket in Neptune Beach, Florida.
$1.586 Billion – Powerball, 13 Jan 2016
On 13 January 2016, Powerball offered $1.586 billion. Tickets were sold at a Los Angeles convenience store, a Florida supermarket, and a Tennessee grocery store.
$1.537 Billion – Mega Millions, 23 Oct 2018
The 23 October 2018 Mega Millions jackpot of $1.537 billion was won at a South Carolina convenience store.
$1.348 Billion – Mega Millions, 13 Jan 2023
Mega Millions reached $1.348 billion on 13 January 2023. The ticket was sold at a gas station in Maine.
$1.337 Billion – Mega Millions, 29 Jul 2022
On 29 July 2022, Mega Millions offered $1.337 billion. The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station near Chicago.
$1.326 Billion – Powerball, 7 Apr 2024
Powerball delivered $1.326 billion on 7 April 2024. The ticket was sold at a convenience store in Oregon.
$1.269 Billion – Mega Millions, 27 Dec 2024
The 27 December 2024 Mega Millions jackpot of $1.269 billion was won at a gas station in Northern California.
Key Takeaways
- The current Powerball jackpot stands at $1.25 billion after no ticket matched all numbers.
- The largest U.S. jackpot, $2.04 billion, was won in 2022 at a Los Angeles gas station.
- Winners have bought tickets across a wide range of locations—from gas stations and supermarkets to liquor stores and convenience stores.
The record‑setting growth of the Powerball jackpot underscores how a single missed match can inflate the prize, offering a larger incentive for future players and keeping the excitement of lottery play alive across the country.
