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Published on: August 20, 2025, 12:15h.
Updated on: August 20, 2025, 12:15h.
- The estimated Powerball jackpot for tonight is $643 million
- New users can get a free Powerball ticket from an online lottery courier
- The likelihood of winning the Powerball jackpot stands at 1 in 292.2 million
The Powerball event for tonight will be held at 10:59 pm ET, broadcasted from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee. A winning ticket that aligns with the five white balls and the red Powerball will have the option to claim a pre-tax jackpot of $643 million, either through 30 installments or a lump sum of about $290.6 million.
The Powerball jackpot has reached its peak four times this year, with the latest big win occurring on May 31, when a fortunate ticket holder in California claimed an annuity prize of $204.5 million. Following that win, the lottery has rolled over 35 times, culminating in tonight’s drawing.
The annuity option consists of one immediate payout followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
Since the last jackpot exceeded $1 billion—a whopping $1.32 billion won on April 6, 2024—11 Powerball jackpots have been awarded, including a notable $526.5 million win on March 29 in California.
Free Powerball Tickets Available
Lotto.com, an online lottery courier competing with DraftKings-backed Jackpocket, is trying to win over new customers by providing complimentary Powerball plays for tonight’s drawing.
Available in 11 states—Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Oregon—Lotto.com is offering a free $2 Powerball play to new users with the promo code “PBJP25.”
Notably, new registrations from New York do not qualify for this promotional offer. Additionally, this promotion extends beyond just tonight; it is available for all new account sign-ups until December 31.
Lotto.com boasts over three million active users and charges a convenience fee that ranges from 15% to 25%. Importantly, the online lottery service does not take a commission on winnings and there are no fees for cashing out.
Through Lotto.com, users can get Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as well as state lottery entries and scratch-off games.
Jackpocket is a similar platform offering lottery services. Their “Refer A Friend” incentive grants existing users $20 in lottery credits when their friend’s first deposit is made. Jackpocket users also have the ability to purchase entries for Powerball and Mega Millions, along with state lottery draws and scratch-off tickets.
Powerful Jackpot Growth
The probability of a ticket matching all six Powerball numbers is 1 in over 292.2 million. While these odds remain steady, the likelihood of winning the jackpot tends to rise as jackpots grow closer to record amounts, as higher ticket sales increase coverage of the possible combinations.
At $643 million, tonight’s Powerball jackpot is nearing a spot in the Top 10 list of Powerball jackpots. The tenth-highest jackpot on record is $731.1 million, won in Maryland in January 2021.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing is currently at $234 million. Following an adjustment in gameplay and an increase in ticket prices from $2 to $5 in April, Mega Millions has yet to achieve a jackpot exceeding $1 billion. However, lottery officials assert that this change has positively impacted non-jackpot winners, resulting in players taking home significantly larger amounts.