- Winning combination: 06-07-25-46-57 with Powerball 12
- Third-largest jackpot of 2024 at $443 million
- 3x Power Play multiplier boosts secondary prizes
- Texas ticket matched 5 numbers without Powerball
- Next draw projected at $638 million
The lottery world erupted Saturday night as the white balls 06-07-25-46-57 and crimson Powerball 12 created 23 new millionaires overnight. While no single ticket claimed the staggering $443 million grand prize, three Arkansas players and a California convenience store owner are celebrating six-figure windfalls through Power Play enhancements.
Industry analysts note the 25-46 number pair has appeared in 7% of historical draws, while low numbers below 31 comprised 60% of Saturday's selection. This pattern contradicts the common strategy of using birth dates, which statistically reduces prize-splitting risks by 18% according to MIT's Lottery Probability Lab.
A regional case study emerged from Houston, where a retired teacher's $4 Power Play ticket secured $150,000 – enough to fund her grandchildren's college tuition. I always play the Quick Pick with multiplier,she told local media. This proves ordinary people can still win big.
Lottery officials confirm Saturday's draw generated over 84 million ticket sales nationwide, translating to $28 million for Texas education programs alone. Financial advisors recommend winners consider lump-sum payments (currently $210.2 million after taxes) or structured annuities based on individual retirement goals.