Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion, the second largest prize of the year

By Toni Odejimi, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot drawing has climbed to an estimated $930 million, the second largest prize in 2025, according to a Wednesday statement from the Multi-State Lottery Association. The jackpot has been growing steadily for the past few months, since the $1.787 billion jackpot in September – the second largest