Powerball jackpot rises to to $283 million for June 17 drawing – Here’s what the winner could actually pocket on Wednesday night

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $283 million for the June 17 drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night’s draw. The rollover has sparked fresh anticipation among lottery players across the United States, with many hoping to secure a potentially life-changing prize. The winner of the next jackpot will have two payment choices. They can either receive the full estimated prize through an annuity option distributed in annual payments over 30 years or select a one-time cash payout, which is currently estimated at $126.8 million before taxes.

Although the odds of winning the jackpot remain extremely low at roughly 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball continues to attract millions of players nationwide. Tickets are sold in most US states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Lottery excitement has remained strong throughout 2026 following several major jackpot wins. Earlier this year, a player in North Carolina secured a $209.3 million prize in January. Another winning ticket worth $250.8 million was claimed in Arkansas in March, while a Delaware ticket captured a $231 million jackpot in April. Multiple shared jackpots and sizeable secondary prizes awarded during May also helped maintain strong public interest.
Since no player claimed the top prize in the latest drawing, the jackpot will continue increasing ahead of future games. Historically, growing jackpots tend to generate greater participation, as larger prize amounts often encourage more players to test their luck for a chance at becoming an overnight millionaire.

Powerball winning numbers for June 15

The winning numbers for June 15 (Monday): 25-55-57-60-62 and the Powerball is: 23. The Powerplay was 2X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?The next drawing will take place June 17, Wednesday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.