Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.8 billion, second largest in history

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.80 billion ahead of Saturday night's drawing, officially making it the second-largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history.

The jackpot has been building since 1 June, when a single ticket in Michigan claimed $224 million. In the 37 drawings since, no player has matched all six numbers — the most drawings ever in a single jackpot run — sending the prize pool into historic territory. It is the first time Powerball has reached this level since November 2022, when a California player won $2.04 billion.

The five largest Powerball jackpots in history are:

- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 (California)

- $1.80 billion – Sept. 6, 2025 (current jackpot)

- $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 (California)

- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)

- $1.326 billion – Apr. 6, 2024 (Oregon)

To mark this milestone, Jackpot.com is giving new players a chance to join the excitement with a special offer. First-time customers who sign up and make their initial deposit can enter promo code TWOFREE to receive two free Powerball tickets for Saturday's drawing.

"This jackpot is truly a historic moment in lottery history. At $1.80 billion, this Powerball run has already set records for longevity and now ranks as the second-largest prize ever. At Jackpot.com, we're excited to help players across the country take part in a truly unforgettable moment."

Jackpot.com allows customers to digitally order official state lottery tickets and scratch offs. Through the Jackpot.com platform, lottery players can place orders for their favorite games, choose their lucky numbers, and get notified if they win. Winnings under $600 are automatically deposited into customer accounts, while winning tickets over $600 are sent to the winners to be redeemed at lottery redemption centers. The service is available today in Colorado, Massachusetts, Arkansas, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Arizona.

As interest surges for Saturday's record-breaking draw, Jackpot.com continues to emphasize responsible play. The platform includes built-in safeguards such as deposit limits, timeouts, and self-suspension tools, and is the only U.S. lottery courier service to launch with iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.