Missouri and Texas, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Two winning tickets from Missouri and Texas have made history by matching all numbers in the latest Powerball draw, resulting in a $1.787 billion jackpot. Each winner will receive approximately $893.5 million paid over 30 years or a lump sum of around $410.3 million. Along with the jackpot winners, over 9 million other tickets won cash prizes, further showcasing the excitement around this record-setting lottery event.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Two tickets have made history after matching all six numbers in the latest Powerball drawing, which took place on Saturday, September 6, 2025. These winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, with the total jackpot amounting to an unprecedented $1.787 billion. This figure marks the second-largest lottery jackpot ever won in the United States.
The winning numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball number was 17. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2. The substantial prize will be split equally between the two lucky winners, each having the option to select an annuitized prize of $893.5 million paid out over 30 years, or a lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes.
More than 9.9 million tickets secured cash prizes during this drawing. In addition, winning tickets worth $1 million were sold across several states, including two in New York, as well as tickets sold in New Jersey, California, Florida, and several others. New Jersey alone saw 67 winning tickets being sold during the jackpot run, which included five $1 million prizes. Notably, 20 players won the third-place prize of $50,000 each, with winning tickets purchased in various locations in New York.
This massive jackpot comes on the heels of a record-breaking 42 consecutive draws without a winner since the last jackpot claimed on May 31, 2025, in California. The excitement surrounding this historical jackpot has already generated anticipation for the next Powerball drawing, scheduled for Monday night, where the jackpot resets to $20 million.
The Powerball game, which runs across multiple states, draws winning numbers from a field of 1 to 69 for the white balls and 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Tickets are available for purchase at a price of $2, with a purchase deadline of 10 p.m. on draw nights.
In fiscal year 2023-2024, the New York Lottery reported a significant contribution of $3.8 billion towards public schools in New York State, showcasing the broader impact of lottery revenues on state-funded initiatives. Players can conveniently check their ticket results using the New York Lottery app.
As with any gambling endeavor, the lottery encourages responsible play. For assistance with gambling addiction, individuals are urged to utilize the state’s toll-free HOPEline for help.
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