COLUMBIA, SC (August 27, 2025) – The Powerball® jackpot has been raised to $850 million ahead of tonight’s drawing. The advertised jackpot amount has increased by $35 million since Monday and now ranks as the game’s 6th largest prize ever.
If won Wednesday, the jackpot winner can elect to take a one-time cash payment of $383 million or the entire jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years.
Odds of winning the Powerball® jackpot are about 1 in 293 million.
Powerball® tickets can be purchased at most convenience stores and grocery stores in our state.
Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!
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