Fort Worth, Texas, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Two winning tickets have split a historic $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot, marking a significant lottery event. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball 17. The jackpots were sold in Texas and Missouri, concluding a lengthy jackpot roll that started after an unclaimed jackpot. The winners must claim their prizes within 180 days, with options for cash or annuity payouts.
Fort Worth, Texas – Two Tickets Share $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot from September 6 Drawing
Two separate winning tickets, matching all five numbers plus the Powerball, split the $1.787 billion jackpot from the September 6, 2025, Powerball drawing, making it the second-largest jackpot in United States history. This historic event concludes a lengthy jackpot roll that began after the previous jackpot of $1.4 billion went unclaimed, ending a period of nearly three months without a winning ticket.
Details of the Drawing and Winning Numbers
The winning numbers for this record-setting drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball number 17. The jackpot was initially estimated at a staggering $1.787 billion, with both winners choosing to take their prize through different payout options.
Locations of the Winning Tickets
The first winning ticket was sold at Big’s 103 gas station and convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas. The second was purchased at a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri. The store in Texas is eligible for a $250,000 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket. Information regarding the retailer bonus for the Missouri store has not yet been disclosed.
Claiming the Prize
The two winners have until March 5, 2025, to claim their prizes. To do so, they must present themselves in person at their respective state lottery headquarters. The winners can opt to receive their winnings either as a lump-sum payment of approximately $410.3 million or as an annuity of roughly $893.5 million, paid over time.
Pending Identification and Verification
Up to a week after the drawing, neither winner has publicly come forward. Lottery officials indicated that the process to verify and vet winners might take several weeks to a month to ensure all security and legal protocols are met.
Significance and Impact
This esoteric event marked the first time Missouri has been listed among the “billion-dollar lottery prize winners”. It also ended a jackpot drought that lasted from May 31, 2025. The jackpot growth was driven by consecutive rollover weeks, with no winning tickets sold since the prior rollover, before reaching its record size.
Historical Context of the Jackpot
The current jackpot is the second-largest in U.S. history. The only larger jackpot was the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California on November 7, 2022. Prior to the recent drawing, the jackpot had reset to $20 million after multiple rollovers.
Odds and Purchase Details
The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Players purchase tickets with the understanding that their chances remain slim, but hopes are high for a life-changing payout. When purchasing tickets, players must choose between the cash value option or the annual payment plan, a decision that is final once the ticket is bought.
Community and Regional Reactions
The manager of the Texas store expressed hope that a local resident was the winner, particularly given recent events like flooding in Kerrville, Texas. Customers in the area voiced wishes that the winner would be someone in genuine need, especially considering recent hardships faced by the community.
Financial and Social Contributions
Officials highlighted that lottery proceeds help fund important community initiatives, such as education and public services. The lottery’s role in supporting local projects remains a key aspect of its purpose, regardless of the size of individual jackpots.
Legal and Timeframe for Claiming Winnings
Winners must claim their prize within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. Failure to do so within this window results in forfeiting the prize. The process involves a thorough validation to prevent fraud and to confirm the legitimacy of the winners.
Summary and Final Notes
This jackpot of $1.787 billion represents the 13th time in U.S. history that a lottery jackpot has crossed the billion-dollar threshold. The event captures public attention nationwide and exemplifies the large-scale impact of the Powerball game, which continues to offer life-changing prizes. Pending winner announcements and subsequent claims will be monitored, but the event will undoubtedly be remembered as a landmark in lottery history.
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Additional Resources
- TCPalm
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- NBC News
- Google Search: Powerball jackpot
- CBS News
- Google Scholar: Powerball history
- Gainesville
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Herald Tribune
- Google News: Latest Powerball news
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