The Powerball jackpot reach $1 billion ahead of the drawing on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Those looking to win big in the Powerball lottery can breathe a sigh of relief. There was no winner in yesterday's drawing, growing the jackpot once again.

After the Powerball jackpot remained unclaimed on Wednesday, Dec. 10, it has now climbed to an estimated $1 billion, according to Powerball's website. If someone wins the massive jackpot, they can choose to take home a one-time cash payment of $461.3 million.

2025 has been a tremendous year for the game after the jackpot reached $1.787 billion in September, becoming the second-highest jackpot in the game's history.

Here's what to know ahead of the game's next drawing.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, just after 11 p.m. ET.

How much is the Powerball jackpot worth?

The Powerball jackpot is worth an estimated $1 billion, with a cash value of $461.3 million.

What are the top 10 Powerball jackpots?

  1. $2.04 Billion- Won on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
  2. $1.787 Billion- Won on Sept. 6, 2025, in Montana and Texas
  3. $1.765 Billion- Won on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
  4. $1.586 Billion- Won on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida, and Tennessee
  5. $1.326 Billion- Won on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
  6. $1.08 Billion- Won on July 19, 2023, in California
  7. $1 Billion– No winner yet
  8. $842.4 Million- Won on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
  9. $768.4 Million- Won on March 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
  10. $758.7 Million- Won on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts

How do you play the Powerball?

To play the Powerball, you have to buy a ticket for $2. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online.

Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes.

The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.

If you are feeling unlucky or want the computer to do the work for you, the “Quick Pick” option is available, where computer-generated numbers will be printed on a Powerball ticket. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.

Where to buy lottery tickets

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings — all on your phone or home computer.

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