The Power(ball) surge continues.
The Powerball jackpot soared to $950 million after no winning ticket was sold for Wednesday night’s drawing, as the lottery’s drought nears three months.
Players had the chance to win a whopping $861 million prize, the sixth-largest in the game’s history, surpassing the historic $841 million jackpot won in Michigan on January 1, 2024.
The winning numbers were 9, 12, 22, 41, 61 and the red Powerball 25.
A Miami store worker hands Powerball tickets to a customer on Aug. 26, 2025. Getty Images
A customer holds up Powerball tickets after purchasing them in Downtown Miami on Aug. 26, 2025. Getty Images
Saturday night’s drawing is estimated to be worth $950 million, with a cash option of $428.9 million.
While the jackpot wasn’t won, three lucky pla