Summary
The Powerball jackpot is currently at $1.25 billion, with the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday night. Since 2016, the United States has had more than 10 lottery jackpots that went over $1 billion. The article lists the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in the U.S. and where the winning tickets were sold.
Key Facts
- The current Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1.25 billion.
- The U.S. had more than a dozen $1 billion-plus lottery jackpots since 2016.
- The largest U.S. lottery jackpot was $2.04 billion, won in November 2022.
- The second largest was $1.787 billion, won in September 2025.
- A $1.765 billion jackpot was won on October 11, 2023.
- Mega Millions' largest jackpot was $1.602 billion, won in August 2023.
- Winning tickets for these jackpots were sold in various states, including California, Missouri, and Florida.
