The anticipation was high for the **Powerball** drawing on **Saturday, October 18, 2025**, as the jackpot soared to an estimated **$295 million** (with a cash value option of $140.3 million) after no winner was announced in the previous Wednesday drawing.
Official Powerball Winning Numbers (October 18, 2025)
Here are the official winning numbers drawn on Saturday night:
Powerball: 10
Power Play Multiplier: 3X
Did Anyone Win the $295 Million Jackpot?
While millions of tickets were sold nationwide, official results from the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) confirmed that **no ticket matched all six numbers** to claim the massive grand prize.
As a result, the **Powerball jackpot will roll over** and increase to an even larger amount for the next drawing. However, several players did secure substantial second-tier prizes:
- One ticket matched five white balls and used the **Power Play** feature to win **$2 Million** (sold in **Pennsylvania**).
- Multiple tickets matched five white balls to win the standard **$1 Million** prize (sold in **Missouri** and **Wisconsin**).
Next Powerball Drawing Details
The jackpot continues its ascent into record territory, capturing the attention of the nation.
| Next Drawing Date | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Next Estimated Jackpot (Annuity) | $304 Million |
| Next Estimated Cash Value | $144.6 Million (Before taxes) |
| Drawing Time | Just after 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) |
Powerball drawings are held three times a week—**Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday** nights—at the time stated above.
How to Play and Increase Your Winnings
Powerball tickets cost **$2 per play**. Players must select five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. For those who prefer random numbers, the **”Quick Pick”** option is available. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.
The Power Play Option
For an extra $1, players can add the **”Power Play”** option. This multiplier applies to all non-jackpot prizes and can multiply winnings by **2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X**. The 10X multiplier is only in play when the announced annuity jackpot is $150 million or less.
- The second-tier prize (matching 5 white balls) is normally $1 million. With the Power Play, it can be multiplied up to **$2 Million**.
- In the latest drawing, the Power Play multiplier was **3X**, tripling smaller prizes.
Top Powerball Jackpots in History
The current $304 million prize is rapidly climbing and approaching the all-time records. Here are the top ten largest Powerball jackpots ever recorded, highlighting the game’s massive winning potential:
- $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
- $1.787 Billion – Sept. 6, 2025 – MO, TX
- $1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
- $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
- $1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
- $1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
- $842.4 Million – January 1, 2024 – MI
- $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
- $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
- $754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 – WA
To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. The overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 25, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338.
**Disclaimer:** Lottery games are based on chance, and the odds of winning the jackpot are long. Please play responsibly. Check the official state lottery website for the final and controlling winning numbers and prize amounts.
