Powerball Jackpot Rises to $125 Million Ahead of May 17 Drawing

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Latest Powerball Updates for May 2025

The excitement surrounding the Powerball lottery continues to build as the jackpot has increased to an impressive $125 million for the upcoming drawing on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This significant increase comes after no players managed to secure the top prize during the previous draw on Wednesday, May 14.

If a lucky player correctly matches all five numbers plus the Powerball, they will have the option for a one-time cash payout of $56.2 million. The anticipation leading up to this drawing has everyone buzzing about the potential life-changing rewards.

Recent Jackpot Winners

2025 has already seen some lucky winners taking home considerable prizes. The most recent Powerball jackpot winner of the year snagged an impressive $167.3 million following the drawing on April 26. Other notable wins this year include:

• A player from Oregon who hit the jackpot on January 18, 2025, winning a massive $328.5 million.
• A California winner on March 29, 2025, who won $527 million.

As excitement builds, many are wondering about the winning numbers for the upcoming draw.

Winning Numbers for May 17 Drawing

For those eager to participate, the winning numbers for the upcoming Powerball drawing will be drawn on Saturday, May 17. As a reminder, the current winning numbers are:

• 7
• 34
• 40
• 42
• 52
• Powerball: 15
• Power Play: 2x

How to Play Powerball

Playing Powerball is easy and affordable. Here’s a quick rundown of how it works:

– Purchase a ticket for just $2 at local retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. In many states, you can also buy tickets online.
– Pick six numbers: five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26.
– Optionally, for an additional cost of $1, players can add the “Power Play,” which increases winnings for non-jackpot prizes with multipliers ranging from 2x to 10x.

If you prefer a random selection, the “Quick Pick” option will generate numbers for you. To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls in any order along with the red Powerball.

Where to Purchase Powerball Tickets

Powerball tickets are widely available for purchase, making it easy for players to try their luck. You can buy tickets:

– In-person at local gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.
– Online through various permitted platforms like Jackpocket, available in multiple states across the U.S.

Jackpocket serves as the official digital lottery courier of the USA Today Network, allowing you to order tickets conveniently from your phone or home computer while tracking your lottery numbers and winnings.

Next Steps and Future Drawings

The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025, following the exciting Saturday drawing. Stay tuned to see if anyone claims this ever-growing jackpot! Powerball continues to draw in millions of hopeful players, each dreaming of hitting the jackpot that can change their lives forever.

All updates on winners will be released and published as soon as they are announced by lottery officials. For those looking to find the complete list of previous Powerball winners, visit the lottery website.

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