Though it's Wednesday, Nov. 26, aka “Black Wednesday” or the night before the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday, Powerball does not take a break. Will a $2 ticket make you a multimillionaire? As they say in the lottery business,

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. Arizona: 6:59 p.m.