If you’re wondering which Florida Lottery draw is happening tonight, the most likely and biggest one to watch is the Powerball drawing, which is scheduled tonight at 10:59 PM Eastern Time — that’s late evening if you’re on the U.S. east coast. floridalottery.com+1
📌 Powerball Tonight: Mega Jackpot Action
The Powerball lottery is one of the most watched drawings in the United States — and it’s scheduled tonight because Powerball is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. floridalottery.com+1
Right now, the Powerball jackpot is enormous, estimated at over $1.6 billion — making it one of the largest lottery prizes ever offered. Houston Chronicle
This means tonight’s drawing isn’t just a regular draw… it’s a once-in-a-season chance to win a life-changing amount of money. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball number. floridalottery.com
💡 Note: If you’re not in Florida (or in another Powerball state), you can still watch the drawing live on the official Powerball website or Florida Lottery livestream.
🗓️ Understanding Florida Lottery Draw Schedules
To know which Florida Lottery is tonight — or on any given night — it helps to know how many different draw games there are and when each one is drawn.
Here’s a breakdown of the most important ones — including tonight’s:
🟡 Powerball
- When: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
- Time: 10:59 PM ET
- Ticket deadline: Usually about 10:00 PM ET same day
- Jackpot: Often in the hundreds of millions or billions
- Notes: Includes optional add-ons like Power Play and Double Play for extra prizes. floridalottery.com+1
🟠 Mega Millions
- When: Tuesday & Friday
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Ticket deadline: Around 10:00 PM ET
- Notes: Mega Millions is another huge multi-state lottery like Powerball, but it is not happening tonight if today is Wednesday or Saturday. floridalottery.com
🔵 Florida Lotto
- When: Wednesday & Saturday
- Time: 11:15 PM ET
- Notes: Florida’s own big jackpot draw with millions in prizes; also has a Double Play option. floridalottery.com
🟢 Fantasy 5
- When: Daily
- Times: 1:05 PM & 11:15 PM ET
- Notes: Held twice a day; possible to have a late-night draw tonight. floridalottery.com
🔻 Cash Pop
- When: Daily
- Times: Five times a day (8:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:45 PM, 6:45 PM, 11:45 PM)
- Notes: Smaller prizes but more frequent action. floridalottery.com
🟣 Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5
- When: Daily
- Times: Multiple times per day, usually early evening and late evening
- Notes: These are smaller, fast-paced games with lower top prizes but better odds. floridalottery.com
🕑 Tonight’s Schedule (Typical Evening)
Because the exact date isn’t displayed on the Florida Lottery website at this moment, here’s a general model for what draws are likely tonight:
| Game | Approx Time (ET) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 10:59 PM | Tonight’s big draw — huge jackpot. floridalottery.com |
| Florida Lotto | ~11:15 PM | Also held tonight if it’s Wednesday or Saturday. floridalottery.com |
| Fantasy 5 | 11:15 PM | Runs daily — may also happen tonight. floridalottery.com |
| Cash Pop (Late Night) | 11:45 PM | Small game with prizes up to $2,500. floridalottery.com |
| Pick Games | ~9:30–9:45 PM | Pick 2/3/4/5 evening drawings. floridalottery.com |
⚠️ Exact times can vary slightly by season or special holiday schedule.
🎯 Focus on the Big Game: Powerball
💰 What Makes Tonight Special
Tonight’s Powerball drawing isn’t just any lottery — it’s one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.
As of the latest news articles:
- The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion. Houston Chronicle
- That makes it one of the few times a Powerball jackpot has crossed the billion-dollar threshold. Houston Chronicle
These giant jackpots happen when nobody wins the previous drawing, causing the prize to roll over and grow. Powerball
📊 Odds of Winning
Powerball odds are famously steep:
- Jackpot odds: about 1 in 292 million
- Non-jackpot prize odds: much better but still competitive
Even with the tough odds, millions of players take part because the dream of winning changes lives.
🎥 Where to Watch
The Powerball drawing is usually broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and streamed online. Powerball
You can also watch past drawings on the Florida Lottery’s official YouTube channel. YouTube
🧠 Playing Tips (Responsible & Smart)
📌 1. Play Responsibly
Only spend what you can afford. Lotteries are games of chance — and the odds are long.
📌 2. Know Your Deadlines
Ticket sales for Powerball usually stop about one hour before the draw (around 10:00 PM ET) on draw nights. BettingUSA.com
📌 3. Check Multiple Games
Even if Powerball is the big one tonight, there are smaller games like Fantasy 5, Pick 3, and Cash Pop also drawing — giving you more chances to win something.
📌 4. Use the Official App
Download the Florida Lottery app to check results, scan tickets, and view jackpots conveniently. Google Play
📌 5. Claim Prizes Promptly
Prizes must be claimed within a certain period — usually between 60 and 180 days depending on the game — so don’t lose winning tickets.
📌 Summary: What to Expect Tonight
✔️ Yes — there is a Florida Lottery drawing tonight.
✔️ Powerball — the biggest game — is happening at 10:59 PM ET. floridalottery.com
✔️ Other draws (like Florida Lotto, Fantasy 5, Cash Pop) may also occur late tonight. floridalottery.com+1
✔️ Mega Millions does not draw tonight if today is not Tuesday or Friday. floridalottery.com
🏁 Conclusion
Whether you’re chasing tonight’s massive Powerball jackpot, checking the results of Fantasy 5, or trying your luck with smaller draw games, tonight’s Florida Lottery schedule is packed with chances to win. With jackpots in the billions and multiple game types suited to every player, it’s one of the most exciting nights of play in recent memory.