Fredericksburg, Texas, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Two winning tickets matched all five numbers in the recent Powerball drawing, splitting a massive jackpot of $1.787 billion. One ticket was sold at Big’s 103 in Fredericksburg, Texas, while the other was purchased in St. Louis, Missouri. Each winner has options to claim their prize as an annuity or a lump-sum payment. They must claim their prizes in person by the deadline. Details about the winning ticket retailers indicate potential bonuses, creating excitement in local communities as speculations grow about the identity of the winners.
Fredericksburg, Texas – Two winning tickets matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Sept. 6, 2025, Powerball drawing, leading to a split of the massive $1.787 billion jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history. The winning numbers for this historic drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball being 17.
One of the winning tickets was sold at Big’s 103 gas station and convenience store located in Fredericksburg, Texas. The second winning ticket was purchased at a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri. Each winner now stands to receive a substantial cash prize with options to claim their winnings in one of two ways: an annuity of $893.5 million spread over 30 years or a lump-sum payment of $410.3 million.
Winners have until March 5, 2025, to claim their prizes at their respective state lottery headquarters, and it is important to note that they must do this in person. The Texas store where one of the winning tickets was sold is eligible for a $250,000 retailer bonus. However, details about the bonus for the Missouri retailer remain undisclosed.
As of now, neither winner has come forward nearly a week following the drawing. The process for vetting winners can take anywhere from weeks to a month, leading to speculation about who might be claiming the jackpot. This event is significant as it marks the first time Missouri has made the “billion-dollar lottery prize winners” list.
The jackpot growth can be traced back to a drought of winning tickets, which had lasted since May 31, 2025, when a previous jackpot of $1.4 billion was last won. The only jackpot that surpasses this amount is the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California on Nov. 7, 2022.
For reference, players must claim their prizes within 180 days (or six months) from the date of the drawing, and Texas Lottery officials require players to select either the cash value option or annual payments at the time of purchasing their tickets, a choice that cannot be altered post-purchase. The probability of winning the Powerball jackpot remains exceedingly low, with odds standing at 1 in 292.2 million.
The manager of the Texas store expressed hope that the winner is a local resident, with many customers wishing for the recipient to be someone in need, especially in light of recent flooding incidents in Kerrville, Texas. The prior jackpot had reset to $20 million after a series of rollovers, making this windfall even more significant.
Lastly, Texas Lottery officials underscored the positive impact of lottery ticket sales as a means of funding good causes within local communities. This jackpot marks the 13th occurrence in the U.S. where a lottery jackpot has crossed the billion-dollar mark, showcasing a heightened interest in Powerball games across the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Sept. 6, 2025?
The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 17.
Where were the two winning tickets sold?
One ticket was sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, at Big’s 103 gas station, and the other ticket was sold in St. Louis, Missouri, at a QuikTrip store.
How can the winners claim their prize?
Winners can claim their prize either as an annuity of $893.5 million over 30 years or as a lump-sum payment of $410.3 million. They must do so in person at their respective state lottery headquarters by March 5, 2025.
What is the deadline for claiming the prize?
Winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize, which means they need to do so by March 5, 2025.
Key Features of the Powerball Jackpot
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winning Numbers | 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, Powerball: 17 |
| Jackpot Amount | $1.787 billion |
| Payment Options | Annuity ($893.5 million over 30 years), Lump-sum ($410.3 million) |
| Claim Deadline | March 5, 2025 |
| Retailer Bonus (Texas) | $250,000 |
| Previous Largest Jackpot | $2.04 billion (Nov. 7, 2022, California) |
| Winning Odds | 1 in 292.2 million |
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Additional Resources
- TCPalm
- Wikipedia: Powerball
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- Google Search: Powerball jackpot
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Herald Tribune
- Google News: Latest Powerball news
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