Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $216 Million! Did YOU Win?
The Powerball jackpot is soaring! After no one matched all the numbers in the Monday, July 7th drawing, the jackpot has climbed to a massive $216 million for the Wednesday, July 9th drawing. That's a whole lot of dreams waiting to come true!
Wednesday's Winning Numbers Revealed!
Did you buy a ticket? Time to check those numbers! The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 are: 5, 9, 25, 28, and 69. The Powerball is 5 and the Power Play is 2X. Good luck!
If you're the lucky winner who matches all five numbers plus the Powerball, you have a choice: take the full $216 million paid out over time, or opt for a one-time cash payment of $98.4 million.
Kentucky Lottery Luck!
Meanwhile, in Kentucky, two lucky tickets have already hit big! A $1 million winning ticket was sold at a Kroger in Owensboro (1670 Starlite Dr., Owensboro, Ky. 42301), and a $50,000 winning ticket was sold at a Cox's Smokers Outlet in Louisville (9200 Westport Road, Louisville, Ky. 40242). Monday night’s winning Powerball numbers were: 33 – 35 – 58– 61 – 69 Powerball 25.
The Kentucky Lottery advises winners to sign their tickets immediately, keep them in a secure location, and claim their prize within 180 days at lottery headquarters (1011 W. Main St. in Louisville). Contact the lottery at 1-877-789-4532 to schedule an appointment.
How to Play Powerball
Want to try your luck? Powerball tickets cost $2 each and can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, you can even buy them online. Simply pick five numbers between 1 and 69, and one Powerball number between 1 and 26. Match all six, and you're a jackpot winner!
When is the Next Drawing?
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, just after 11 p.m. ET. Get your tickets now and dream big!