2012 's jackpot is a record $ 590.5 million . Powerball is played in only one states and Arizona . If there had been no winner in Saturday 's Powerball , the jackpot would have shot up to $ 925 million for Wednesday 's drawing , according to Kelly Cripe , spokeswoman for the Texas Lottery , which is part of the Powerball game . Largest jackpot was a record $ 590.5 million in Mega Millions game in Saturday .
2012 's jackpot is a record $ 590.5 million . Powerball is played in only one states and Arizona . Largest jackpot was a record $ 590.5 million in Mega Millions game in Saturday .