Powerball Numbers for October 1, 2025: Jackpot Climbs to $195 Million

The Powerball jackpot is on the rise after no ticket matched all winning numbers in the Wednesday, October 1, 2025, drawing. The prize now stands at an estimated $195 million, with a cash option of $90.5 million for the next drawing on Saturday, October 4.

Players nationwide checked their tickets Wednesday night hoping to hit the $175 million jackpot, but no one claimed the top prize. One lucky ticket in Georgia did match all five white balls without the Powerball and is worth $1 million.

Winning Powerball Numbers for October 1

The winning numbers for the October 1 Powerball drawing were: 8, 17, 22, 28, 55, and the red Powerball was 14. The Power Play multiplier was 3X, meaning non-jackpot prizes were tripled for tickets that included the Power Play option.

The next drawing will take place on Saturday, October 4, at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players can watch the live broadcast on local lottery channels or check results online after the draw. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Officials remind players to check their tickets carefully, as lower-tier prizes — including matching just the Powerball — can still win cash. Millions of dollars in smaller prizes go unclaimed every year because winners fail to check their numbers.

What This Means for Powerball Players

With the jackpot now at $195 million, excitement is building across the country. A cash payout of $90.5 million could be life-changing for the next winner. Lottery experts say larger jackpots tend to draw more casual players, leading to longer ticket lines and more entries as the weekend approaches.

For regular players, the current jackpot growth is a reminder to play responsibly and double-check tickets. While the odds of winning the top prize remain 1 in 292.2 million, matching fewer numbers can still bring significant winnings, especially with the Power Play multiplier.

Saturday’s drawing could produce the next big Powerball winner, and the jackpot could climb even higher if no one matches all numbers again.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What were the Powerball numbers for October 1, 2025?

The numbers were 8, 17, 22, 28, 55, and the Powerball was 14 with a 3X Power Play.

Q2: Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot on October 1?

No. The $175 million jackpot rolled over after no ticket matched all six numbers.

Q3: How much is the next Powerball jackpot?

The Saturday, October 4 jackpot is estimated at $195 million with a $90.5 million cash option.

Q4: When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing is Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Q5: What are the odds of winning Powerball?

The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million. Lower-tier prizes have better odds.