Los Angeles, California — A staggering Powerball jackpot is set at approximately $1.7 billion for Saturday night’s drawing, following a series of drawings without any winners for the grand prize. The jackpot now has a cash value of about $770.3 million before taxes, generating significant excitement among players across the nation.

Wednesday night’s drawing yielded the numbers 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69, with a Powerball of 22, but no tickets matched all six numbers. Prior to this current surge, the jackpot had been set at $1.2 billion for Monday night’s drawing, and also went unclaimed, pushing expectations to new heights. This increase in the jackpot is part of a common trend, where sales escalate as the prize grows larger.

Before this drawing, the last time someone won the grand prize was on May 31, when a ticket in California claimed $204.5 million. This year marks a rare stretch, with only four jackpots being awarded to date. Notably, six prizes exceeding $1 billion have been recorded throughout Powerball’s 33-year history, showcasing the lottery’s increasing allure among hopeful participants.

As the countdown to Saturday’s drawing unfolds, the jackpot has become particularly enticing, surpassing the previous record of $1.326 billion, which was won in Oregon in April 2024. The odds of taking home the top prize stand at an astonishing 1 in 292.2 million, making it an elusive dream for many players.

The Powerball lottery, which holds draws every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET, has garnered attention not only for its grand prizes but also for its history-making payouts. In 2022, a single ticket sold in Altadena, California, secured the largest jackpot in both Powerball and lottery history at $2.04 billion.

Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, allowing players from diverse regions to participate in the excitement. With anticipation building around the upcoming drawing, many are hoping that this weekend will mark a new chapter in their fortunes.