The **Powerball jackpot** continues to climb to massive heights! The official numbers for the **Wednesday, October 1, 2025** drawing were released, with no grand prize winner, sending the estimated top prize soaring above the $200 million mark.

The jackpot for Wednesday night stood at an estimated **$174 million** with a cash option of $80.7 million. While the grand prize wasn’t claimed, many players across the country won smaller, life-changing amounts. The jackpot was last won on Sept. 6, 2025, when two lucky players split the massive $1.787 billion prize.

The Powerball Winning Numbers for Oct. 1, 2025

Check your tickets carefully! Here are the official winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025:

8 – 17 – 22 – 28 – 55

Powerball: 14

Power Play Multiplier: 3X

What is the Next Powerball Jackpot?

Since no ticket matched all six numbers on Wednesday, the jackpot has rolled over. The next estimated prize is expected to be announced soon and will exceed **$200 million**.

• Next Drawing Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
• Next Estimated Jackpot: To Be Confirmed (Expected over $200 Million)

In other major lottery news, the Mega Millions jackpot is also on the rise, currently standing at an enormous **$520 million** with a cash option of $240.1 million.

How to Play Powerball and Prize Breakdown

Playing Powerball is simple. Each ticket costs **$2**, and you can add the **Power Play** option for an extra $1, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times (depending on the jackpot amount).

To win the grand prize, you must match five white balls (numbers 1 to 69) and the red Powerball (number 1 to 26). Prizes range from **$4** for matching only the Powerball to the **$1 million** second-tier prize for matching all five white balls.

Powerball Drawing Schedule

Powerball drawings are held three times a week on **Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday** at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Ticket Purchase Deadline

The deadline to purchase a Powerball ticket varies by state. For example, in New Jersey, the deadline is 9:59 p.m., while in New York, it is 10:00 p.m. on the day of the drawing. Always check with your local lottery for the exact cutoff time.

The Largest Powerball Jackpots in History

Powerball holds the record for the largest lottery prize ever awarded. Here are the top 10 largest jackpots since the game began in 1992:

1. $2.04 billion, Nov. 7, 2022 (CA)
2. $1.787 billion, Sept. 6, 2025 (MO, TX)
3. $1.765 billion, Oct. 11, 2023 (CA)
4. $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016 (CA, FL, TN)
5. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024 (OR)
6. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023 (CA)
7. $842.4 million, Jan. 1, 2024 (MI)
8. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019 (WI)
9. $758.7 million, Aug. 23, 2017 (MA)
10. $754.6 million, Feb. 6, 2023 (WA)