On July 16, 2025, Powerball officials held a drawing for a $264 million jackpot that captured the attention of players nationwide. No one won the top prize, but one lucky ticket holder in California came very close, matching four white balls and the Powerball to claim $30,480. This near-miss added excitement to the game, as the jackpot now grows larger for the next draw.
Powerball Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown for July 16, 2025
Officials announced the winning numbers right after the 10:59 p.m. ET draw. The white balls were 4, 21, 43, 48, and 49, while the red Powerball was 22. The Power Play multiplier came in at 2x, which doubled many non-jackpot prizes.
As a result, thousands of players won smaller amounts. For example, over 53,000 tickets in California alone hit some combination, with 35,181 matching just the Powerball for $4 each. According to MSN 39 tickets matched four white balls without the Powerball, each earning $390 in most states.
Meanwhile, WKYC News reported that in Ohio, winners included 9 people who took home $200 and 12 who won $100.
The odds stayed tough, with a 1 in 292.2 million chance to win the jackpot. However, the game still created many winners across the country.
Near-Miss in California Grabs Headlines
One player almost changed their life forever. The ticket, bought at a 7-Eleven store in San Gabriel near Los Angeles, matched four white balls plus the Powerball. In California, prizes use a pari-mutuel system based on ticket sales, so this win paid out $30,480—much higher than the standard amount elsewhere.
If the player had matched all five white balls without the Powerball, they would have won about $384,071. Men’s Journal highlighted this story, noting how close the ticket came to the full $264 million annuity or $119.7 million cash option.
TCPalm added that Florida follows similar rules for claiming prizes, where winners have 180 days to collect and can opt for cash within 60 days
This system makes wins more variable but often rewarding in high-sales states.
Jackpot Rolls Over to $288 Million for Next Drawing
Since no one claimed the jackpot, it rolled over automatically. The next Powerball draw on Saturday, July 19, 2025, now offers an estimated $288 million, with a cash value of around $130.6 million. NorthJersey.com confirmed the rollover and reminded players that drawings happen three times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
