UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to $1.1 billion for the upcoming Labor Day drawing on September 1, 2025, after no players matched all six winning numbers in the latest draw. This staggering amount marks the **fifth largest** jackpot in Powerball history and the **11th largest** in U.S. lottery history, according to the Powerball website.
The cash option for the jackpot stands at a staggering $498.4 million. “America has waited all year for the chance to play for a billion-dollar jackpot, and what better time than Labor Day for a $1.1 billion Powerball drawing!” stated Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group chair and CEO of the Iowa Lottery. “With just one $2 ticket, you could win it all—supporting good causes close to home.”
Despite the lack of a jackpot winner, 12 players became millionaires in Saturday’s draw. Notably, three tickets sold in Colorado, Indiana, and New Hampshire won $2 million each by matching all five white balls with the Powerplay. Five additional tickets from Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania won $1 million each, while four tickets sold in California netted $1,165,399.
The winning numbers for the most recent drawing held on August 30, 2025, were: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17, with a Powerplay of 3x.
Powerball drawings occur three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players are urged to purchase their tickets early, as deadlines vary by state. For instance, the deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on drawing days, while in New York, it’s 10 p.m.
To play Powerball, participants select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. The cost is $2 per ticket, with the option to add Power Play for an additional $1, potentially multiplying winnings up to five times. Players can also generate random numbers through a quick pick.
Powerball is available in 45 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. For those looking for digital options, tickets can be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network, available in several states.
As anticipation builds for this historic drawing, experts remind players that the odds of winning the jackpot are steep, at 292,201,338-to-1.
Stay tuned for the live Powerball drawing, which can be watched online at 10:59 p.m. ET on drawing nights.
The excitement is palpable as millions dream of what they could do with a potential $1.1 billion. Will you be among the lucky winners this Labor Day? Don’t miss your chance—buy your ticket today!