Kentucky Player Wins $167.3 Million Powerball Jackpot in Epic Birthday Week Celebration

In a thrilling conclusion to its birthday week celebrations, Powerball® announced a monumental jackpot win in Kentucky, with one fortunate ticket holder matching all six numbers drawn during Saturday night’s drawing. This remarkable win amounts to $167.3 million, with a cash option valued at $77.3 million.

Powerball Winning Numbers and Cash Options

The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday night were the white balls 1, 12, 14, 18, and 69, along with the red Powerball number 2.

Notably, the Power Play® multiplier was 3X, adding to the excitement of the evening. The lucky player will choose between an annuitized prize of $167.3 million, which includes one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing by 5 percent each year, or a one-time lump sum of $77.3 million before taxes.

Third Powerball Jackpot Win of 2025

This win marks the third Powerball jackpot awarded this year, following sizable jackpots won previously in California on March 29 ($526.5 million) and in Oregon on January 18 ($328.5 million).

The nationwide thrill of the game continues to captivate players, with over 510,000 tickets winning cash prizes in the latest drawing. Among those, seven players won $150,000, while ten additional tickets captured $50,000 prizes.

Next Powerball Drawing and Jackpot Reset

Looking ahead, Powerball is gearing up for its next drawing on Monday night, resetting the jackpot to $20 million, with a cash value of $9.2 million. Players across the country will remain eager to participate, especially following the excitement generated by the recent wins.

Celebrating 33 Years of Powerball

Powerball recently celebrated its 33rd birthday, a testament to its enduring popularity since the first drawing in 1992. As part of its legacy, the game has generated over $36 billion for various good causes supported by U.S. lotteries.

“Powerball has not only transformed lives with its jackpots but has also contributed significantly to community projects,” said a spokesperson for the lottery.

Purchasing Tickets and Odds of Winning

Tickets for Powerball are priced at $2 per play, with sales available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Notably, more than half of the proceeds from each ticket sold stay within the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased.

The overall odds of winning a prize in Powerball stand at 1 in 24.9, while the odds of clinching the coveted jackpot are a staggering 1 in 292.2 million.