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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.25 Billion Ahead of Wednesday Drawing

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion, making it the sixth-largest in the game’s history. No one matched all six numbers in Monday’s drawing, sending the grand prize soaring. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated at $572.1 million.

This is the second time in 2025 that the Powerball jackpot has surpassed the $1 billion mark. A massive $1.79 billion prize was won back on Sept. 6 in Missouri and Texas.

Players across the country are eagerly anticipating the next drawing, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 10:59 p.m. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

In Michigan, hopefuls can purchase tickets in-store and online until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the drawing. A Powerball ticket costs $2. For an extra $1, players can add the Power Play feature, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times.

While the potential payout is enticing, the odds of winning the jackpot are slim, standing at 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball drawings are broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida, and streamed on Powerball.com. Winning numbers are posted on the Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites.

Michigan players also have the option to add “Double Play” for an additional $1 per play. This allows their numbers to be entered into a second drawing immediately after the Powerball drawing for a chance to win prizes up to $10 million.

Good luck to all players!

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