BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Florida Lottery is celebrating the massive life-changing, family-altering jackpot that can now be won by playing Powerball. Florida is a Powerball state. Here’s the announcement made by The Florida Lottery on Friday:
>> The Florida Lottery is celebrating unprecedented excitement across the state as the Powerball® jackpot surges to $1 billion, marking one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history. Since joining the game in 2009, Florida has had more Powerball winners than any other state, continuing its legacy of major wins.
“Every Powerball ticket purchased in Florida offers the chance to win big, but more importantly, it helps fund the educational dreams of students across our state,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. “Moments like these remind us of the incredible enthusiasm our players bring to the game and the meaningful impact their play has on Florida’s Bright Future Scholarship recipients.”
The last Powerball jackpot claimed in Florida was $214.9 million on May 6, 2024, and the state also shared in the world-record $1.586 billion jackpot in January 2016 alongside California and Tennessee. Florida has continued to see significant wins, including multiple second-tier million-dollar prizes during this current roll.
The record-setting run has driven unparalleled sales, with Floridians purchasing more than 7,000 Powerball tickets every minute leading up to the historic drawing. This extraordinary level of participation has fueled excitement across Florida while generating significant returns for education, with the Miami district leading all regions in Powerball sales during this jackpot cycle.
Since its inception in 1988, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $49 billion to education. A significant portion of these funds goes to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which has helped more than 1 million students pursue higher education.
Powerball alone has generated more than $3.16 billion for education in Florida since its inception, playing a critical role in supporting students and schools across the state. If the jackpot is claimed tomorrow night, the Florida Lottery will have generated approximately $42.70 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund from this drawing alone. As excitement continues, the Florida Lottery encourages all players to play responsibly and remember that every ticket purchased contributes to Florida’s future. <<
