CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot continues to rise, reaching $629 million for the drawing on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. That makes it the top jackpot for hopeful lottery players this weekend. The Friday, Nov. 21 Mega Millions jackpot is $60 million. Saturday’s Classic Lotto jackpot is $10.8 million.

The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. It can be an hour or more before the actual drawing. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline can be over two hours before the drawing. Here's a look at each lotteries' deadline ( Note: All times are local for that jurisdiction ):

The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Breakfast Club lottery club which claimed a $842 million jackpot in June 2024. The members plan to use the money to buy a home in Florida and travel.

The next drawing is on Saturday, Nov. 22. The estimated jackpot for this drawing has grown to $629 million with a cash value of $294.5 million. Powerball drawings take place three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.