Powerball Jackpot Rises to $172 Million Following Recent Rollover
February 15 drawing marks significant increase as lottery continues to attract widespread participation in the U.S.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $172 million as of Saturday, February 15, 2025, after no players matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, February 12, drawing.
The winning numbers for the latest drawing were 3, 16, 45, 54, 56, with the Powerball number being 12. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2x.
Following this latest event, the Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to approximately $183 million for the upcoming drawing scheduled for Monday, February 17, which coincides with Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday.
The cash option for the current jackpot stands at $84.5 million, while a single payment lump sum is estimated at $79.4 million.
In the previous drawing on February 12, while no jackpot winner emerged, one ticket purchased in Mississippi successfully matched five numbers along with the Power Play, winning a prize amounting to $2 million.
The frequency of rollovers has seen a marked increase, with the jackpot inflating from $20 million since a significant win on January 18, 2025, when a ticket from Oregon claimed $331 million.
Below is a brief recap of the Powerball drawings leading up to the current jackpot:
- February 15: $172 million
- February 12: $154 million
- February 10: $142 million
- February 8: $133 million
- February 5: $113 million
- February 3: $100 million
- February 1: $89 million
- January 29: $69 million
- January 27: $56 million
- January 25: $46 million
- January 22: $31 million
- January 20: $20 million
According to Powerball regulations, drawings are conducted at 11 p.m. EST on every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, including national holidays.
Players have approximately 180 days to claim any won prizes, with specific state rules regarding lump-sum claims noted, particularly in Florida where winners must make their claims within 60 days for a cash option.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are set at 1 in 292.2 million, while ticket prices are priced at $2 each.
Additionally, Florida law mandates that lottery winner information, including name and amount won, is public, although winners of $250,000 or more can temporarily avoid public disclosure for 90 days.
As of February 15, 2025, the top ten largest Powerball jackpots in history include:
1. $2.04 billion - November 7, 2022
2. $1.765 billion - October 11, 2023
3. $1.586 billion - January 13, 2016
4. $1.33 billion - April 6, 2024
5. $1.08 billion - July 19, 2023
6. $842.4 million - January 1, 2024
7. $768.4 million - March 27, 2019
8. $758.7 million - August 23, 2017
9. $754.6 million - February 6, 2023
10. $731.1 million - January 20, 2021.
The upcoming Powerball drawing on February 17 will continue to capture public attention as players hope for a life-altering win.
The winning numbers for the latest drawing were 3, 16, 45, 54, 56, with the Powerball number being 12. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2x.
Following this latest event, the Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to approximately $183 million for the upcoming drawing scheduled for Monday, February 17, which coincides with Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday.
The cash option for the current jackpot stands at $84.5 million, while a single payment lump sum is estimated at $79.4 million.
In the previous drawing on February 12, while no jackpot winner emerged, one ticket purchased in Mississippi successfully matched five numbers along with the Power Play, winning a prize amounting to $2 million.
The frequency of rollovers has seen a marked increase, with the jackpot inflating from $20 million since a significant win on January 18, 2025, when a ticket from Oregon claimed $331 million.
Below is a brief recap of the Powerball drawings leading up to the current jackpot:
- February 15: $172 million
- February 12: $154 million
- February 10: $142 million
- February 8: $133 million
- February 5: $113 million
- February 3: $100 million
- February 1: $89 million
- January 29: $69 million
- January 27: $56 million
- January 25: $46 million
- January 22: $31 million
- January 20: $20 million
According to Powerball regulations, drawings are conducted at 11 p.m. EST on every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, including national holidays.
Players have approximately 180 days to claim any won prizes, with specific state rules regarding lump-sum claims noted, particularly in Florida where winners must make their claims within 60 days for a cash option.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are set at 1 in 292.2 million, while ticket prices are priced at $2 each.
Additionally, Florida law mandates that lottery winner information, including name and amount won, is public, although winners of $250,000 or more can temporarily avoid public disclosure for 90 days.
As of February 15, 2025, the top ten largest Powerball jackpots in history include:
1. $2.04 billion - November 7, 2022
2. $1.765 billion - October 11, 2023
3. $1.586 billion - January 13, 2016
4. $1.33 billion - April 6, 2024
5. $1.08 billion - July 19, 2023
6. $842.4 million - January 1, 2024
7. $768.4 million - March 27, 2019
8. $758.7 million - August 23, 2017
9. $754.6 million - February 6, 2023
10. $731.1 million - January 20, 2021.
The upcoming Powerball drawing on February 17 will continue to capture public attention as players hope for a life-altering win.
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