Charlotte, North Carolina, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Three fortunate players from North Carolina each won $100,000 in the latest Powerball drawing. Four players matched the winning numbers, benefiting from the 2x Power Play option. The recent $1.8 billion jackpot has energized local players, with more than 200 others claiming smaller prizes. As the jackpot resets to an estimated $20 million, excitement builds for the next drawing.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Three lucky lottery players from North Carolina each won $100,000 in the latest Powerball drawing that took place on Saturday night. This win coincides with a remarkable Powerball jackpot that surged to $1.8 billion before two separate tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, claimed the grand prize.
The winning numbers for this particular drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the red Powerball number being 17. Out of the many hopeful players, four North Carolina residents matched the four white-ball numbers alongside the Powerball number. Their winnings were doubled due to the 2x “Power Play” option that was activated for this drawing, enhancing their prize from the standard $50,000 to a substantial $100,000.
Interestingly, these four players were not the only ones in North Carolina who struck it rich during this drawing. More than 200 other players also made winning combinations, with these lucky tickets earning $200 for matching either four white-ball numbers or three white-ball numbers and the Powerball. A portion of these players also benefited from the Power Play, significantly increasing their winnings.
As the Powerball jackpot was claimed and subsequently reset, the next drawing now holds an estimated $20 million prize for participants, with the next drawing scheduled for Monday evening. This exciting reset will undoubtedly attract numerous players hoping to turn their fortunes around and potentially win big in the upcoming draw.
The recent Powerball drawing also brought attention to a distinct group of co-workers from Charlotte nicknamed “The Money Team.” This group made headlines after purchasing a winning ticket on August 23 at a local Walmart, matching the same numbers as the current winners. Initially, they thought their ticket had only won $500, but a subsequent group call revealed that they had actually won $100,000. After state and federal taxes were accounted for, the group took home a net amount of approximately $71,751.
Notably, the jackpot of $1.8 billion represented the second-largest amount in U.S. lottery history, following a record-setting Powerball jackpot of $2.04 billion that was won in 2022. The extraordinary size of jackpots has been known to captivate players across the country, leading to a surge in ticket sales and hopeful anticipation ahead of drawings.
The excitement surrounding the Powerball phenomenon continues as residents and players alike dream of winning big. Whether it’s in Charlotte or any other city across the country, each drawing holds the potential for life-changing payouts that captures the imagination of millions.
As the lottery remains a popular pastime, the anticipation builds for new players and seasoned veterans alike, each hoping for their shot at the next big win. With the upcoming Powerball drawing set to offer an enticing $1.4 billion jackpot, equivalent to approximately $634.3 million in cash, players will eagerly prepare for another opportunity to strike it rich.
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Additional Resources
- WCNC
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- WBTV
- Google Search: Powerball jackpot
- NC Lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prizes
- Charlotte Observer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- WXII 12
- Google News: lottery news
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