A historic Powerball jackpot is now climbing toward $1.7 billion after no grand-prize winner emerged in Wednesday’s September 3 drawing. That sets the stage for a life-changing showdown on Saturday, September 6, with the cash option estimated at $770.3 million before taxes. Whether you’re heading to a retail outlet or playing from your couch, Jackpocket makes it easier than ever to snag your Powerball ticket and track the results.
Check back on DraftKings Network Saturday night for the winning numbers and results!
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Wednesday’s Drawing Highlights
- Winning numbers: 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and the Powerball 22 (Power Play 2×).
- No jackpot winner, rolling the prize into the third-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Other Major Powerball Winners
While nobody hit the jackpot, plenty still scored major payouts:
- 4 tickets matched five white balls plus Power Play, winning $2 million each.
- 11 tickets matched five white balls, winning $1 million each.
- 117 tickets won $50,000, while 36 tickets won $100,000 with Power Play.
- In total, more than 6.3 million winning tickets were sold across the country.
When is the Next Powerball Drawing?
The next Powerball drawing is set for Saturday, September 6 at 10:59 p.m. ET. If no one wins again, the jackpot will continue climbing toward record-breaking territory.
Payout Options: Annuity vs. Cash
Winners will face two major payout options:
- Annuity: The full $1.7 billion, distributed over 30 years.
- Lump sum: Approximately $770.3 million before taxes.
Play Smart with Jackpocket
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Prize Tiers & How to Win
| Match Type | Prize (Base) | With Power Play |
|---|---|---|
| 5 white + Powerball (Jackpot) | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 white balls (no PB) | $1 million | $2 million (fixed) |
| 4 white + Powerball | $50,000 | Multiplied |
| 4 white balls (no PB) | $100 | Multiplied |
| 3 white + Powerball | $100 | Multiplied |
| 3 white balls (no PB) | $7 | Multiplied |
| 2 white + Powerball | $7 | Multiplied |
| 1 white + Powerball | $4 | Multiplied |
| Powerball only | $4 | Multiplied |
Jackpot Growth Table
| Date (2025) | Result | Jackpot for Next Draw |
|---|---|---|
| May 31 | California ticket wins ~$204.5M | Resets to ~$20M |
| June 3 – Aug 24 | No jackpot winners across 35 consecutive drawings | Climbs past ~$900M |
| Aug 28 (Thu) | No winner | Tops $1.00B |
| Aug 30 (Sat) | No winner | Rises to $1.10B |
| Sept 1 (Mon) | No winner (Labor Day draw) | Jumps to $1.4B |
| Sept 3 (Wed) | No winner | Surges to $1.7B |
| Sept 6 (Sat) | Next drawing | $1.7B at stake (cash ~$770.3M) |
Biggest Powerball Jackpots in History
| Rank | Date | Amount (Annuity) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 7, 2022 | $2.04 billion | Single ticket win in California. |
| 2 | October 11, 2023 | $1.765 billion | Group win in California. |
| 3 | September 6, 2025 (projected) | $1.7 billion | Current jackpot. |
| 4 | January 13, 2016 | $1.586 billion | Split between CA, FL, and TN. |
| 5 | April 6, 2024 | $1.326 billion | Single-ticket win in Oregon. |
| 6 | July 19, 2023 | $1.08 billion | Won in Los Angeles. |
| 7 | January 1, 2024 | $842.4 million | First-ever New Year’s Day jackpot win. |
