The Powerball jackpot has soared to a staggering $1.2 billion after no grand prize winner emerged in the October 13, 2025 drawing. Millions of players are scrambling to check their tickets as three lucky winners matched five numbers to claim $1 million prizes.

The winning numbers were 11-23-35-42-68 with Powerball 7, continuing a 35-drawing jackpot drought since August. With the next drawing estimated at $1.4 billion, Saturday’s event could break lottery records.

As excitement builds, one burning question remains: Will this historic rollover finally produce a jackpot winner? Don’t forget—tonight’s cutoff for ticket purchases varies by state!

Oct. 13, 2025 Powerball Winning Numbers: Jackpot Hits $1.2B – Check Results & How to Claim Prizes

Powerball Results for October 13: $1.2 Billion Jackpot Goes Unclaimed

The Powerball drawing on October 13, 2025, produced the winning numbers 11-23-35-42-68 with Powerball 7 and Power Play 3x. Despite the massive $1.2 billion prize, no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the grand prize. This marks the 35th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since August 30, 2025.

Three lucky players did match five numbers to win $1 million each from tickets sold in:

• Illinois (Rochelle gas station)
• New York (7-Eleven in Manhattan)
• California (San Diego supermarket)

The jackpot will roll over to the October 16 drawing with an estimated $1.4 billion at stake, potentially becoming one of the largest in lottery history.

This jackpot run is fascinating – we’re witnessing lottery history in the making! The odds say we should have seen a winner by now, but probability can be unpredictable.

How to Claim Powerball Prizes: Deadlines and Tax Implications

Winners have different claim periods depending on their state:

Key Steps for Claiming Prizes

All winners should:

1. Sign the back of the ticket immediately
2. Make photocopies for records
3. Consult financial and legal professionals
4. Decide between lump sum or annuity payment

Many winners don’t realize that claiming anonymously isn’t allowed in all states. New York winners can’t hide their identity, while Illinois allows winners to claim through a trust.

Powerball vs. Mega Millions: October 2025 Jackpot Comparison

The two national lotteries have seen very different fortunes this month:

• Powerball current jackpot: $1.2 billion (Oct. 13)
• Mega Millions current jackpot: $20 million (reset after October 10 win)
• Powerball last winner: August 30 ($1 billion)
• Mega Millions last winner: October 10 ($425 million)

The Mega Millions winner from October 10 purchased their ticket in Texas, choosing the cash option of approximately $200 million before taxes.

Interesting how these lotteries alternate between record runs. Right now Powerball is the hotter game, but I expect Mega Millions will catch up soon enough.

Powerball Number Statistics: Historical Hot and Cold Numbers

While each drawing is random, some numbers appear more frequently in Powerball history:

Least Drawn Numbers in 2025

• 4 (drawn only once)
• 19 (drawn twice)
• 61 (drawn twice)

While players love analyzing number patterns, I must remind everyone each drawing is completely independent. That said, I do find it amusing that number 4 seems to be avoiding us this year!

Unclaimed Lottery Prizes: Millions Left on the Table

Shockingly, many lottery prizes go unclaimed each year:

• 2025 unclaimed total: $149 million nationwide
• Largest unclaimed prize: $14.3 million (Florida, March 2025)
• Where funds go: Typically education or lottery funds, varying by state

The Florida $14.3 million ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Boca Raton but expired on September 5, 2025 without being claimed.

It’s heartbreaking to imagine someone may have tossed that $14 million winning ticket without checking. This is why I always tell people – check every ticket, even when you’re sure you lost!

What to Expect in the October 16 Powerball Drawing

The next Powerball drawing on October 16 features these key details:

• Estimated jackpot: $1.4 billion
• Ticket cutoff: 6:45-10:00 PM ET (varies by state)
• Drawing time: 10:59 PM ET
• Results posted: By 11:35 PM ET

If the jackpot is won, the winner could choose between:

1. $643.7 million lump sum (before taxes)
2. $1.4 billion annuity paid over 30 years

At $1.4 billion, we’re approaching the longest Powerball jackpot run in history. The excitement is building as people across the country dream of hitting it big! Just remember to play responsibly and within your means.