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Powerball Jackpot Surges Ahead of September 1 Labor Day Drawing

Powerball Jackpot Surges Ahead of September 1 Labor Day Drawing

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By: Steve Buchanan

A record-breaking Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.10 billion after no grand-prize winner emerged in Saturday’s August 30 drawing. That sets the stage for a blockbuster Labor Day draw on Monday, September 1. Whether you’re heading to a local retailer or playing from your couch, Jackpocket makes it easier than ever to snag your Powerball ticket and keep tabs on the results.

Check DraftKings Network on Monday night for the results!


Saturday’s Drawing Highlights

  • Winning numbers: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and the Powerball 17.
  • With no jackpot winner, the prize rolls over again, pushing it into the fifth-largest in Powerball history.

Other Major Powerball Winners

While no one hit the jackpot, plenty walked away with impressive prizes:

  • Three tickets matched five white balls plus Power Play, raking in $2 million each.
  • Nine others matched five white balls, winning $1 million each.
  • In California, two players nearly hit the jackpot—matching all five white balls—earning approximately $1.165 million each under pari‑mutuel rules.
  • Overall, 696,837 winning tickets were sold in California alone, spanning from small amounts up to multi‑million-dollar prizes.

When is the next Powerball Drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is set for Monday, September 1 at 10:59 p.m. ET. If nobody hits the jackpot again, it will continue to climb—setting the stage for what could be a historic moment come Wednesday.


Payout Options: Annuity vs. Cash

Winners face a life-altering decision:

  • Annuity: The full $1.10 billion, paid out annually over 30 years.
  • Lump sum: Approximately $498.4 million before taxes.

Play Smart with Jackpocket

Skip the store runs and make life easy with Jackpocket! Jackpocket lets you order Powerball tickets from your phone, track results, and get instant alerts if you win. With Monday’s jackpot swelling to $1.10 billion, now’s the perfect time to download the app and claim your shot at the biggest prize of 2025.


Jackpot Growth Table

Date (2025)ResultJackpot for Next Draw
May 31California ticket wins ~$204.5MResets to ~$20M
June 3 – Aug 24No jackpot winners across 35 consecutive drawingsClimbs past ~$900M
Aug 28 (Thu)No winnerTops $1.00B
Aug 30 (Sat)Numbers drawn; no winnerSurges to $1.10B
Sept 1 (Mon)Labor Day drawing$1.10B at stake (cash ~$498.4M)

Biggest Powerball Jackpots in History

RankDateAmount (Annuity)Notes
1November 7, 2022$2.04 billionRecord-breaking win in California.
2October 11, 2023$1.765 billionGroup win in California.
3January 13, 2016$1.586 billionSplit between winners in CA, FL, and TN.
4April 6, 2024$1.326 billionSingle-ticket win in Oregon.
5September 1, 2025 (projected)$1.10 billionCurrent jackpot, still rolling.
6July 19, 2023$1.08 billionWon in Los Angeles.
7January 1, 2024$842.4 millionFirst-ever New Year’s Day jackpot win.

Steve has been with DraftKings for over 10 years, covering baseball and football from a sports betting and fantasy perspective. He’s written hundreds of articles that have helped readers research and make informative bets or fantasy lineups. During this time, Steve has also been featured on a number of national broadcasts, including MLB Network, ESPN, and NFL Network.
Disclaimer

All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of DraftKings and am ineligible to play in public DFS or DKSB contests.