Missouri and Texas, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Two lottery players from Missouri and Texas have become instant billionaires after winning a historic Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the red Powerball being 17. Participants now have the choice of a $893.5 million annuity or a lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes. Over 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes, generating excitement across the country and leading to significant contributions to public services.
Jefferson City, Missouri — Two lucky lottery players have become instant billionaires after matching all six numbers in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The winning tickets were purchased in Missouri and Texas, resulting in a massive jackpot of $1.787 billion that will be split between the two winners.
The winning numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with 17 as the red Powerball number. Additionally, the Power Play multiplier for this draw was set at 2.
This latest jackpot marks the second-largest lottery prize ever awarded in the United States, surpassing the previous record of $2.04 billion won in California on November 7, 2022. Each winning ticket holder now faces a choice: they can opt for an annuity of $893.5 million paid out over 30 years, or take a lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes.
If the winners decide to go with the annuity option, they will receive an initial payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, providing a steady income over a long term period.
The drawing generated significant excitement, as over 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes ranging from smaller amounts up to more significant wins. Among the winning tickets, 20 players won the third-place prize of $50,000 each, with many tickets sold across various locations in New York.
In addition to the jackpot winners, tickets worth $1 million were sold in multiple states including New York (2), New Jersey, California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio (2), Oregon, Texas (2), and West Virginia. Notably, New Jersey reported a significant haul during the jackpot run, with 67 winning tickets including five tickets that won $1 million.
The recent jackpot was the result of an exceptional stretch of 42 consecutive drawings without a winner, allowing the prize to grow substantially since it was last claimed in California on May 31, 2025. With the conclusion of this drawing, the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing scheduled for Monday night has reset to $20 million.
The Powerball game involves selecting winning numbers drawn 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 a purchase deadline of 10 p.m. on drawing nights.
Lottery revenue has a significant impact on public service funding; for example, the New York Lottery reported a contribution of $3.8 billion to public schools in New York State for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Players also have resources available if they experience issues with gambling; the state offers a toll-free HOPEline for assistance.
With the thrill of recent winners, many players are expected to take part in the next drawing, hoping to be the next lucky ticket holder to claim a life-changing jackpot.
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