Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets to $1.7 Billion — Winning Numbers, Next Drawing & Prize Details

Published: September 4, 2025 · By elouanes soualili

In this article:

1. Latest Powerball Winning Numbers
2. Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion
3. Recent Winners & Prize Breakdown
4. When Is the Next Drawing?
5. How to Play Powerball
6. Odds of Winning
7. Tips for Responsible Play
8. Where This Jackpot Ranks

The Powerball jackpot has once again captured global attention. After the most recent drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner, the jackpot has surged to an astonishing $1.7 billion, now the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. With millions of hopeful players across the country, anticipation is growing as the next drawing approaches.

Latest Powerball Winning Numbers — September 3, 2025

White Balls: 3 – 16 – 29 – 61 – 69 · Powerball: 22 · Power Play: 2×

No ticket matched all six numbers, resulting in the rollover that pushed the jackpot into record-breaking territory.

Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion: What It Means

• Estimated Jackpot (Annuity): $1.7 billion
• Cash Option (Pre-tax): ~$770.3 million
• Consecutive Rollovers: 42 drawings without a grand prize winner
• Next Drawing: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Cash Option vs. Annuity

The annuity is paid over 30 graduated payments, while the cash option is a one-time lump sum. Taxes apply to both options and vary by jurisdiction.

Recent Winners & Prize Breakdown

• 11 tickets matched five numbers for $1 million each
• 4 tickets matched five numbers with Power Play for $2 million each
• Over 6.3 million tickets won smaller prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000

When Is the Next Powerball Drawing?

The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Regular drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

How to Play Powerball

• Ticket Price: $2 per play
• Pick: 5 numbers (1–69) + 1 Powerball (1–26)
• Power Play: Add $1 to multiply non-jackpot winnings
• Double Play: An extra chance to win up to $10 million (select states)

Odds of Winning

• Jackpot (5 + Powerball): 1 in 292,201,338
• $1,000,000 (5 numbers): 1 in 11,688,053
• Any prize: ~1 in 24.9

Tips for Responsible Lottery Play

• Set a budget and play for entertainment only.
• Avoid “sure-win” systems—no method guarantees a jackpot.
• Verify results via official state lottery sources.

Where This Jackpot Ranks in U.S. Lottery History

Rank	Jackpot	Date	Location
1	$2.04 billion	Nov 7, 2022	California
2	$1.765 billion	Oct 11, 2023	California
3	$1.7 billion (current)	Sept 6, 2025	—

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. We do not sell tickets or encourage ad interaction. Please play responsibly and verify all results with your state lottery.