After more than three months without a great winner, the Jackpot Powerball has increased to $ 1.8 billion, the second largest major prize in the history of the United States lottery.
The winning numbers in the draw on Saturday night are: 11, 23, 44, 61 and 62 with Powerball 17.
The estimated cash value, if a winner opts for a global sum payment, is $ 826.4 million before taxes.
In addition to a global sum, a winner can also choose an annualized prize of the $ 1.8 billion completely estimated, which will come in an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
An electronic sign Lee $ 1.8 billion while the crowds wait online to buy lottery tickets at Bluebird Liquor Store in Hawthorne, California, on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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Saturday’s draw was 42 since the Powerball Mayor Award won for the last time on May 31 in California. The current streak has tied the game record for the most consecutive drawings without a major prize winner.
Tickets cost $ 2 and are available in 45 states, the district of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of the United States. The chances of winning the Jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the general probabilities of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9.
The drawings are broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm et y Transmitted to Powerball.com.
Top 10 US Lottery Awards.
- $ 2.04 billion – Powerball, November 2022 (California)
- $ 1.8 billion (current Jackpot Powerball)
- $ 1.76 billion – Powerball, October 2023 (California)
- $ 1.60 billion – Mega Millions, August 2023 (Florida)
- $ 1.59 billion – Powerball, January 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $ 1.54 billion – Mega Millions, October 2018 (South Carolina)
- $ 1.35 billion – Mega Millions, January 2023 (Maine)
- $ 1.34 billion – Mega Millions, July 2022 (Illinois)
- $ 1.33 billion – Powerball, April 2024 (Oregon)
- $ 1.27 billion – Mega Millions, December 2024 (California)
