Powerball Live Jackpot Updates: Monday, August 18, 2025

Written by Jackpot Staff

Follow our live updates throughout the day as we build up to tonight’s massive Powerball jackpot of approximately $605 million.

Stay tuned for the latest on winners, ticket deadlines, draw results, and how you can get your official ticket online in minutes.

3:30 PM - Anybody else starting to get nervous? If you’ve got your ticket already, message us on Facebook, Instagram or X with which numbers you’ve played and what you would do if you won the jackpot! If you haven’t got your tickets yet then what are you waiting for?! Order your tickets now!

3:00 PM - Earlier this year, a lucky player from California took home $526.5 million. Could tonight be your turn?

If you do win big, you’ll have a life-changing decision to make - take the prize as a lump sum or as an annuity paid over time. Each option has pros and cons when it comes to taxes, investment opportunities, and long-term planning. Before you decide, read our guide "Lump Sum vs. Annuity".

2:30 PM - Security and timing matter when chasing a jackpot this big. At Jackpot.com, we buy tickets from authorized retailers, scan them into your account, and store them securely – giving you proof of purchase and peace of mind. But don’t wait too long! Ticket sales close soon, so check our guide on how late you can buy a Powerball ticket and make sure you’re in before the deadline.

2:00 PM - As a reminder of what the Powerball jackpot can reach - the biggest Powerball jackpot ever was $2.04 Billion. It was won by Edwin Castro from California on November 7, 2022. While tonight’s prize is smaller, it still ranks among the largest Powerball jackpots in history.

1:30 PM - Jackpot confirmed! Lottery officials have set tonight’s jackpot at $605 million. Get your tickets now!

1:15 PM - You can take home bigger prizes by adding Power Play to your ticket. The Power Play is a multiplier selected after all the numbers have been drawn, and can multiply your payouts by up to 10x what they would be normally! You only have to pay an additional $1 on your entry to get access to the Power Play prizes - you could win $40 for just matching the Powerball if you do!

12:30 PM - Did you know that the odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9?

Here’s a quick look at your chances per prize tier:

• Jackpot (Match 5 + Powerball): 1 in 292,201,338
• Match 5: 1 in 11,688,053
• Match 4 + Powerball: 1 in 913,129
• Match 4: 1 in 36,525
• Match 3 + Powerball: 1 in 14,494
• Match 3: 1 in 579
• Match 2 + Powerball: 1 in 701
• Match 1 + Powerball: 1 in 92
• Powerball only: 1 in 38

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12:00 AM - Now’s a great time to get your official ticket online to make sure you don’t miss out or get caught up in the rush for tickets later today. Simply choose your own lucky numbers or use Quick Pick for a random selection right here. Order straight from your phone, tablet, or computer and skip the hassle of lines by ordering tickets online with Jackpot.com.

11:45 AM - Did you know the most common Powerball number in the last 10 years is 21? Meanwhile, the least common number is 13. Will either of these two make an appearance tonight?

11:00 AM - Tonight’s $605m jackpot is the 2nd time a top-prize in excess of $500m has been up for grabs in the last 12 months, with the most recent opportunity to win something in this range coming in March 2025. During that most recent run the jackpot was finally won at $526.5 million by an unknown ticket holder in Anaheim, California.

10:00 AM - Good morning, Powerball fans! Welcome to our live coverage for tonight’s Powerball draw. The jackpot stands at a jaw-dropping $605 Million. We’ll bring you updates throughout the day, including reminders, news on recent winners, and full results after the draw.