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 Powerball jackpot ballooned to an eye-watering $681 million ahead of Wednesday night’s anticipated drawing as contestants are hoping they have a lot more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

The next Powerball drawing will happen Wednesday, with the jackpot set at an estimated $681 million, according to the official Powerball website. Winning numbers will be drawn at 9:59 p.m. CST. Monday’s drawing had no Jackpot winners, though one person in Illinois won $1 million, according to the website.

North Georgia sees a series of lottery wins, including a $1 million Powerball prize from a Duluth Publix, with the jackpot growing to $689 million.

Will a $2 lottery ticket make you a multimillionaire? Wednesday, Nov. 26, Powerball jackpot was at $681 million week of the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday

The Publix at 1525 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million in Saturday’s multistate drawing, the Georgia Lottery said.