BySiladitya Ray,
Forbes Staff.
The Powerball jackpot rose to $775 million, the third biggest lottery prize of 2025 so far, after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after taxes and deductions.
The six numbers drawn on Monday night were 5, 18, 26, 47, 59 and Red Powerball 1.
If a winner emerges in the next draw, they can choose between taking the $775 million prize split over 30 annual installments or a one-time cash payment of $362.5 million—the preferred choice for most winners.
