POWERBALL JACKPOT SOARS TO $815 MILLION
News Release from Oregon Lottery
Posted on FlashAlert: August 26th, 2025 9:00 AM
Downloadable file: The Powerball jackpot is worth an estimated $815 million in Wednesday’s drawing.
Downloadable file: Wednesday's drawing will be the first time the Powerball has climbed this high since the $1.3 billion jackpot was won in Portland on April 6, 2024.
Salem, Ore. – Oregonians with a dream of “hitting the big one” have a chance to win a Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $815 million in Wednesday’s drawing. It’s the first time the Powerball has climbed this high since the $1.3 billion jackpot was won in Portland on April 6, 2024.
The Powerball jackpot has been hit 11 times since the $1.3 billion dollar win in Oregon, with winning jackpots all under $700 million. Since the current jackpot run up began on June 1, Oregon has seen 546,633 winners and more than $7.6 million in total Powerball game winnings. Four Powerball jackpots have been won this year, including the $328.5 million prize won by a Beaverton man on January 18.
"With Oregon's two recent Powerball jackpot wins, the excitement for our players extends to their community and our retailers,” said Heidi Quiring, Oregon Lottery’s manager of player services. “A win of this size can have a significant ripple effect."
A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Salem for the August 25 drawing, but the game’s top prize went unclaimed.
Oregon Lottery retailers who sell lottery tickets also earn commissions from the boost in ticket sales and bonus payments for lower tier wins. For instance, a retail location that sells a $1 million ticket would earn a $10,000 bonus.
Powerball is a multi-state jackpot operated by 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The Oregon Lottery recommends that you always sign the back of your ticket to ensure you can claim your prize. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
Celebrating 40 years of selling games since April 25, 1985, Oregon Lottery has earned more than $16.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org.
Contact Info:
Melanie Mesaros
Oregon Lottery
971-719-0464
Melanie.Mesaros@lottery.