Two Powerball Tickets Win Record $1.787 Billion Jackpot

Jefferson City, Missouri, September 8, 2025

News Summary

Two lucky ticket holders from Missouri and Texas have won a record Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion. Each winner can choose between an annuity or a lump sum payout. This historic drawing had 42 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner, and over 9.9 million tickets won various cash prizes in the latest drawing, stimulating excitement among lottery players across the nation.

Jefferson City, Missouri – Two tickets have successfully matched all six numbers in the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, leading to an unprecedented jackpot of $1.787 billion. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and the cash prize will be equally divided between the two fortunate ticket holders.

The winning numbers for this record-breaking draw were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball number was 17. For this drawing, the Power Play multiplier was set at 2. This jackpot marks the second-largest in U.S. history, trailing only behind the $2.04 billion jackpot won in California on November 7, 2022.

Each winner has the option to choose between an annuitized prize of $893.5 million or a one-time lump sum payment of $410.3 million, before taxes. If the annuity option is selected, the winners will receive an initial payment followed by 29 annual payments with an increase of 5% each year.

In addition to the jackpot winners, over 9.9 million tickets in this drawing won various cash prizes. Notably, tickets worth $1 million were also sold across multiple states including New York (2 tickets), New Jersey, California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio (2), Oregon, Texas (2), and West Virginia. New Jersey alone saw 67 winning tickets sold during this jackpot run, which included five $1 million prizes.

This massive jackpot comes on the heels of a historic wait for a winner, with a record 42 consecutive draws having taken place without a jackpot winner since it was last won on May 31, 2025. With the conclusion of this drawing, the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Monday night resets to $20 million.

Moreover, 20 lottery players achieved a third-place prize of $50,000 each, with winning tickets sold in various locations across New York. In terms of gameplay, the Powerball game draws winning numbers from a field of 1 to 69 for the white balls and a separate field of 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Powerball tickets are available for purchase at $2, and the cut-off time for ticket sales is 10 p.m. on draw nights.

The New York Lottery has reported a significant contribution to public education, having allocated $3.8 billion to New York state public schools in the fiscal year 2023-2024. Additionally, players who may be struggling with gambling addiction are urged to utilize the state’s toll-free HOPEline for assistance.

In summary, the historic Powerball drawing has created two new millionaires, with a legacy of winnings being shared widely across the nation, heralding an exciting time for lottery players everywhere.

FAQ

• What were the winning numbers in the Powerball drawing on September 6, 2025?
  The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the red Powerball number being 17.
• How much is being split between the winners?
  The total jackpot of $1.787 billion will be split between the two ticket holders.
• What are the payout options for the jackpot?
  Winners can choose an annuitized prize of $893.5 million or a lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes.
• How many tickets won other cash prizes?
  More than 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes in the drawing.
• When does the next Powerball drawing take place?
  The next drawing is scheduled for Monday night, where the jackpot resets to $20 million.

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