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Powerball Soars to $1 Billion Jackpot This Saturday!

12/12/2025

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The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion for the upcoming Saturday drawing after Wednesday produced no winners.
It is the second-largest jackpot of the year, behind the $1.787 billion prize won in September.
The United States has seen over a dozen jackpots exceed $1 billion since 2016.
Mega Millions raised its ticket price to $5.
The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion for the upcoming Saturday drawing after Wednesday produced no winners.
It is the second-largest jackpot of the year, behind the $1.787 billion prize won in September.
The United States has seen over a dozen jackpots exceed $1 billion since 2016.
Mega Millions raised its ticket price to $5.
The drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday.