Fredericksburg, Texas, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Two winning tickets have matched the winning numbers in the recent Powerball drawing, resulting in a split of a staggering $1.787 billion jackpot. One ticket was purchased in Fredericksburg, Texas, while the other was sold in St. Louis, Missouri. The winners have the option to claim their shares either as an annuity or a lump sum. As the community buzzes with excitement, the retailers where the tickets were sold are also set to receive significant bonuses.
Fredericksburg, Texas – Two Tickets Split Historic Powerball Jackpot
Two winning tickets have matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the September 6, 2025, Powerball drawing, resulting in a split of the enormous $1.787 billion jackpot. This jackpot stands as the second-largest in United States history, with the only larger prize being $2.04 billion won in California in November 2022.
The winning numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 17. One of the winning tickets was purchased at Big’s 103 gas station and convenience store located in Fredericksburg, Texas. The other winning ticket was sold at a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri.
Winners have the option to claim their share of the jackpot in one of two ways: through an annuity that pays out $893.5 million over 30 years or as a lump-sum payment amounting to $410.3 million. However, the winners must claim their prizes in person at their respective state lottery headquarters by March 5, 2025. Players are required to choose their payment structure when purchasing their tickets, and this choice cannot be changed afterward.
Lottery officials have confirmed that the Texas retailer where the winning ticket was sold is eligible for a $250,000 retailer bonus. The bonus amount for the Missouri retailer is still unknown.
Almost a week has passed since the drawing, and neither winner has come forward. The process of vetting the winners may take weeks, if not longer, as they prepare to claim their winnings. Nervous excitement surrounds the local community in Texas, where residents hope that someone from the area has won, particularly in light of recent flooding affecting Kerrville, Texas.
The Powerball jackpot had grown substantially due to a drought in winning tickets since the previous jackpot of $1.4 billion, with this drawing marking the end of a dry spell that began on May 31, 2025. This situation ultimately led to the jackpot crossing the billion-dollar threshold for the 13th time in U.S. history.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, emphasizing how rare such victories are. As the excitement around the winning tickets builds, the Texas Lottery has reiterated the importance of lottery ticket sales in supporting community needs and good causes.
Players must claim their winnings within 180 days, or six months, from the date of the drawing. If the local residents of Fredericksburg and St. Louis are fortunate enough to be the winners, they will join an exclusive list in the Midwest, as this marks the first time Missouri has recorded a billion-dollar lottery prize winner.
As local sentiments reflect a hope that the winners are individuals in need, the community continues to buzz with conversation about the life-changing windfall that these winning tickets represent. The unprecedented size of the jackpot has drawn attention not only from lottery enthusiasts but also from those who may see this as a chance for positive change in their communities.
The excitement surrounding this drawing goes beyond individual winners; it highlights the role of state lotteries in contributing to various public projects and community support initiatives. With heightened interest in lottery games and future drawings, both Texas and Missouri anticipate continued engagement from players aiming for their shot at the next big jackpot.
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