September 8, 2025

Two Tickets Split Historic Powerball Jackpot

Jefferson City, Missouri, September 8, 2025

News Summary

Two winning tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all Powerball numbers, sharing the massive jackpot. Each winner faces the choice of an annuity payout totaling $893.5 million or a lump sum of $410.3 million before taxes. Over 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes during this drawing, marking the end of a long streak without a jackpot winner.

Jefferson City, Missouri – Two tickets that matched all six winning numbers in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, September 6, 2025, will each claim a share of the historic $1.787 billion jackpot. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, making the latest jackpot the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot to date, following the record $2.04 billion jackpot won in California in November 2022.

The winning numbers for the drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the red Powerball number being 17. Additionally, the Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2, allowing players to boost their non-jackpot prizes. Each of the two winners now faces a choice between annuitized payments or a lump sum payout. If opting for the annuity, each winner will receive an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, totaling $893.5 million. Alternatively, selecting the lump sum will provide each winner with $410.3 million before taxes.

In this drawing, more than 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes, with significant winnings across multiple states. Notably, winning tickets worth $1 million were sold in states including New York, New Jersey, and California, among others. During the recent jackpot run, 67 winning tickets from New Jersey alone were sold, which included five $1 million prizes. Additionally, 20 lottery players won the third-place prize of $50,000 each, with winning tickets purchased in various locations, including New York.

This monumental jackpot marked the conclusion of a record streak of 42 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner since it was last won in California on May 31, 2025. With the jackpot resetting to $20 million for the next Powerball drawing scheduled for Monday night, players are once again looking forward to the chance of winning big.

The Powerball game operates by drawing winning numbers from a field of 1 to 69 for the white balls and a separate field of 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Tickets can be purchased for $2 each, with the purchase deadline set for 10 p.m. on draw nights. The New York Lottery also reported that it contributed $3.8 billion to public schools in New York State during the fiscal year 2023-2024, illustrating the substantial impact of lottery revenues on community services.

For players wishing to check their results, the New York Lottery app provides a convenient way to verify tickets. Furthermore, individuals facing challenges with gambling addiction can seek assistance by contacting the state’s toll-free HOPEline for support.

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