Powerball Jackpot Rises To $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
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BreakingBusinessPowerball Jackpot Rises To $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take HomeBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorDec 11, 2025, 12:31am ESTDec 11, 2025, 12:39am ESTToplineThe Powerball jackpot hit $1 billion—the second biggest lottery prize of 2025 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.A customer holds a number slip for Powerball lottery tickets.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe six numbers drawn on Wednesday night were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69 and Red Powerball 22.If a winner emerges in the next draw, they can choose between taking the billion-dollar prize split across 30 annualized payments or a lump-sum cash prize of $461.3 million—the preferred choice for most winners.If the lump-sum payment is chosen, the winnings will first drop to around $351 million after a mandatory federal withholding of 24% is applied.The winner would also face a federal marginal rate as high as 37%, depending on their taxable income, further reducing the winnings to around $291 million.If the installment route is picked, the winner’s annual payments of $33.3 million would fall to $21 million after the 37% federal marginal rate is applied.What To Watch ForThe next Powerball jackpot draw is set to take place on Saturday night.Read MoreGot a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video