Powerball Jackpot Expands
Powerball's Largest Jackpot of the Year Draws on July 25, Expands to UK
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The biggest Powerball jackpot of 2025 is up for grabs on July 25, after no ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the last drawing, according to WISN. The prize has kept growing with every missed jackpot, making this one of the most watched drawings of the year.
Tickets cost $2 per play and are available in 45 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, KOAT reported. In a major milestone, July 25 also marks Powerball's first-ever expansion into the United Kingdom — a move that could push future jackpots even higher.
No Winner Yet Means the Jackpot Keeps Climbing
Powerball jackpots grow because no one wins. Each time a drawing passes with no jackpot winner, the prize rolls over to the next drawing. That is exactly what happened before July 25, WBAL-TV reported. Not a single ticket matched all six numbers in the previous draw.
This rolling streak has made the July 25 prize the largest Powerball jackpot of the year so far, according to WVTM13. Jackpots can grow very large very fast when no one wins for several consecutive drawings.
Your Odds of Winning Are Slim But Real
The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9, according to KOCO. That means roughly one in every 25 tickets wins something — though most small prizes are just a few dollars.
The odds of hitting the jackpot itself are much steeper: 1 in 292.2 million, KCCI reported. To put that in perspective, you are far more likely to be struck by lightning than to match all six numbers. Still, someone has to win eventually — and that is what keeps millions of people playing.
Powerball Expands to the United Kingdom
July 25 is a landmark date for Powerball beyond just the jackpot size. The lottery officially expanded into the United Kingdom on this drawing date, according to WGAL. It is the first time Powerball has sold tickets outside of the United States and its territories.
The UK expansion could bring millions of new players into the pool. More players mean more ticket sales. More ticket sales mean jackpots could grow faster and reach higher amounts than ever before, 4029TV reported.
How and Where to Play Powerball
Each Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. Players pick five white ball numbers and one red Powerball number. Drawings are held three times a week. Tickets are sold at thousands of retail locations across 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to WMUR.
Winners can choose between a lump-sum cash payout or an annuity paid out over 29 years. The cash option is always less than the advertised jackpot total. Federal and state taxes also reduce the final take-home amount, 4029TV noted.
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