Latest Powerball Winner: Who Hit the Jackpot?
May 10, 2025 – No Jackpot Winner
The most recent Powerball drawing on May 10, 2025, left players on the edge of their seats waiting. Despite no grand prize winner, the anticipation continues to build, with the jackpot rolling over and creating even more excitement for the next drawing.
April 26, 2025
In a thrilling turn of events, Kentucky became the spotlight of lottery luck recently. The state celebrated a significant Powerball win that sent waves of excitement through local communities.
March 29, 2025 – $526.5 Million Jackpot
March brought incredible fortune with a jaw-dropping $526.5 million jackpot that had players dreaming big everywhere. This massive prize demonstrated once again how Powerball can change lives in an instant.
Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Jackpot Amount | Winning Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 2025 | 5, 20, 28, 39, 42, Powerball 13 | Rolled Over | No Winner |
| April 26 2025 | 1, 12, 14, 18, 69, Powerball 2 | $167.3 Million | Kentucky, USA |
| March 29 2025 | 7, 11, 21, 53, 61, Powerball 2 | $526.5 Million | California, USA |
| January 1 2025 | 10, 22, 38, 47, 53, Powerball 8 | $328.5 Million | Oregon, USA |
Powerball Winners by Year
2025 Highlights
The year 2025 has already proven to be an extraordinary time for Powerball winners. With multiple significant jackpots and near-misses, the excitement continues to build.
| Year | Number of Jackpots Won | Largest Jackpot | Notable Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $526.5 Million | California, Kentucky, Oregon |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.3 Billion | Cheng Saephan (Oregon) |
| 2023 | 2 | $1.765 Billion | Theodorus Struyck (California) |
| 2022 | 1 | $2.04 Billion | Edwin Castro (California) |
| 2021 | 6 | $731.1 Million | Anonymous (Maryland) |
Biggest Powerball Jackpots Ever
🥇 Edwin Castro: $2.04 Billion – November 7, 2022
- Winner: Edwin Castro
- Location: Altadena, California
- Details: This is the largest Powerball jackpot in history and also the biggest lottery prize ever won globally. The lump-sum cash option was approximately $997.6 million before taxes. Castro chose the lump sum and became a public figure after claiming the prize.
The record-breaking $2.04 billion jackpot from November 2022 remains the largest in Powerball history. One lucky ticket from California changed everything for a single winner.
🥈 $1.765 Billion – October 2023
- Winner: Theodorus “Theo” Struyck (announced March 2024)
- Location: California
- Details: This historic jackpot was the second-highest Powerball prize ever. The ticket was sold at a Midway Market & Liquor store in Frazier Park. Struyck claimed the prize as a sole winner and received the lump sum.
October 2023 saw another mind-blowing jackpot that had the entire nation buzzing.
🥉 Theodorus Struyck: $1.586 Billion – January 13, 2016
- Winners: Three winners (California, Florida, and Tennessee)
- Details: This was the first-ever lottery prize to surpass the $1.5 billion mark. The prize was split between three ticket holders: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt (Florida), John and Lisa Robinson (Tennessee), and an anonymous winner in California.
This historic win demonstrated how Powerball can create generational wealth.
💰 $1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023
- Winner: Single ticket holder (claimed anonymously)
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Details: Sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market. The winner came forward months later to claim the prize. It became one of California’s largest payouts.
💵 Manuel Franco: $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019
- Winner: Manuel Franco
- Location: Wisconsin
- Details: Franco was just 24 years old when he won one of the largest single-ticket jackpots in Powerball history. He chose the lump-sum payment of around $477 million.
💲 $758.7 Million – August 23, 2017
- Winner: Mavis Wanczyk
- Location: Massachusetts
- Details: This was the largest single-ticket win by a female player. Wanczyk quit her job shortly after winning and chose the lump sum of $480.5 million before taxes.
🎯 $731.1 Million – January 20, 2021
- Winner: Anonymous group known as “The Power Pack”
- Location: Maryland
- Details: This prize was won during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The winners chose to remain anonymous, which is allowed under Maryland law.
🔥 $699.8 Million – October 4, 2021
- Winner: Single ticket holder
- Location: California
- Details: Sold in Morro Bay, this ticket was the fifth-largest win at the time and had a lump sum option of about $496 million.
🥉 Maureen Smith & David Kaltschmidt – $528.8 Million Winners (2016)
This Florida couple was one of three winners to share the record $1.586 billion jackpot. They chose the lump sum option and have kept a low profile since their win.
Powerball Winners from India
While Powerball is primarily a U.S. lottery, international interest continues to grow. However, specific rules apply for non-U.S.residents.
There are Indian nationals who have won significant prizes in the US Powerball lottery. Here are some notable examples:
Nandlall Mangal – $245.6 Million (2018)
In August 2018, Nandlall Mangal, a construction worker from Staten Island, New York, won a staggering $245.6 million Powerball jackpot. He purchased a $6 ticket and matched all six numbers. Mangal chose to remain private, establishing the “Sea and Sand Trust” to manage his winnings.
Ushakiran Patel – $1 Million (2018)
Ushakiran Patel, a 62-year-old retiree, won a $1 million second-tier Powerball prize in March 2018 by matching five numbers. She utilized the Quick Pick option for her ticket.
Nirmal Dhamodarasamy – $1 Million (2016)
In 2016, Nirmal Dhamodarasamy, a 23-year-old graduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, won $1 million by matching five numbers in the Powerball draw. He had subscribed to the lottery online and discovered his win through the Illinois Lottery app.
How to Check If You’ve Won
Official Powerball Website
The most reliable method for checking your winning ticket remains the official Powerball website.
Lottery Apps
Modern technology has made checking tickets easier than ever.
Local Retailers
Traditional ticket checkers still play a crucial role.
Claiming Your Prize
Prize Claim Deadlines
Time is of the essence when claiming your winnings. Each state has specific regulations and time limits.