The **Powerball** jackpot continues to climb! After no tickets matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, October 15, 2025, drawing, the grand prize has rolled over, increasing the excitement for the next drawing.
The jackpot for Wednesday night was an estimated **$273 million** with a cash option of **$127.8 million**. While the top prize wasn’t claimed, many players still won lower-tier prizes with the winning numbers drawn.
Official Powerball & Double Play Numbers (Oct. 15, 2025)
Here are the official results for the Powerball and Double Play drawings held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
| Lottery Game | White Balls | Powerball / DP Ball | Power Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 10 – 13 – 28 – 34 – 47 | 15 | 3X |
| Double Play | 05 – 20 – 27 – 44 – 51 | 21 | N/A |
Did Anyone Win the Powerball Jackpot?
No ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball to win the grand prize. However, there were major wins across the country:
- **$1 Million Winners:** Two tickets—one in **Florida** and one in **Kentucky**—matched all five white balls to win the $1 million prize.
- **$2 Million Winners:** No ticket matched five white balls with the 3X Power Play multiplier.
Next Powerball Drawing Details
Since the jackpot rolled over, the estimated grand prize has increased. The next drawing will be held on **Saturday, October 18, 2025**.
- Next Estimated Powerball Jackpot: **$295 Million**
- Next Estimated Cash Option: **$138.1 Million**
Powerball drawings take place three times a week: every **Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday** at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.
How to Play Powerball
A single Powerball ticket costs **$2**. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. For an additional $1, you can add the **Power Play** option to multiply non-jackpot winnings up to 10 times. For another $1, the **Double Play** option gives you a second chance to win a separate top prize of $10 million with your same numbers.
Understanding Powerball Payouts
You can win a prize simply by matching the Powerball itself, which awards a **$4** payout (before any Power Play multiplier). You do **not** win a prize for matching only one or two white balls; you must match at least the Powerball.
Here’s a quick look at the prize structure:
- Match 5 White Balls: $1,000,000 (up to $2,000,000 with Power Play).
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000 (up to $500,000 with Power Play).
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100 (up to $1,000 with Power Play).
Always check the official prize chart at powerball.com for the complete breakdown and multiplier details.
The Top Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The current Powerball jackpot is part of a historic run of major lottery prizes over the last few years. Here are the all-time top 10 lottery jackpots in the U.S. (Powerball and Mega Millions combined):
| Rank | Jackpot Amount | Lottery | Date Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 Billion | Powerball | Nov. 7, 2022 |
| 2 | $1.787 Billion | Powerball | Sept. 6, 2025 |
| 3 | $1.765 Billion | Powerball | Oct. 11, 2023 |
| 4 | $1.602 Billion | Mega Millions | Aug. 8, 2023 |
| 5 | $1.586 Billion | Powerball | Jan. 13, 2016 |
Related: Don’t forget to check your tickets for the **Mega Millions** jackpot, which is currently an estimated **$625 million** for the drawing on Friday, October 17, 2025.
