Missouri and Texas, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Two fortunate winners from Missouri and Texas have won a groundbreaking Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion. This remarkable payout, split between the two tickets, is the second-largest in U.S. history, following a previous record. The winning numbers included 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a red Powerball of 17. Players nationwide are buzzing with excitement as the Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for the next draw.
Two Tickets in Missouri and Texas Split Largest Powerball Jackpot in U.S. History
St. Louis, Missouri — The Powerball lottery announced that a record-breaking $1.787 billion jackpot was won Saturday, September 6, 2025, by two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. This marks the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history and has created a nationwide buzz among players hoping to match the winning numbers.
Details of the Winning Numbers and Ticket Sales
The winning combination for this historic draw consisted of the numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the red Powerball number 17. The Power Play multiplier for this specific draw was 2, doubling any cash prizes won with non-jackpot tickets. The tickets corresponding to these winning numbers were purchased in Missouri and Texas, each qualifying as a winning ticket eligible for the jackpot prize. This jackpot includes both winners sharing equally in the total payout.
Prize Options and Payment Structure
Each winner can opt for two different payout options: an annuitized prize or a lump sum. The annuity option offers a total of $893.5 million paid out over 30 years, with annual payments increasing by 5% to account for inflation and investment returns. Alternatively, winners can choose a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $410.3 million before taxes. Taxes will significantly reduce the actual amount received, depending on individual state and federal tax obligations.
A Record-Setting Jackpot and Recent Play History
This jackpot is notable for being the second-largest in American history, following the $2.04 billion Powerball win in California on November 7, 2022. The large jackpot accumulated after a record 42 consecutive draws without a winner, since the last jackpot was claimed in California at the end of May 2025. Such lengthy streaks are rare and tend to heighten public interest when the jackpot finally hits a cap.
Additional Prizes and Ticket Wins in Recent Draw
In total, more than 9.9 million tickets won cash prizes across the country during Saturday’s draw. Aside from the two jackpot-winning tickets, numerous other tickets secured smaller prizes, including 67 tickets sold in New Jersey alone that each won $1 million, including five tickets for that amount. Other states, such as New York, California, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio, also reported multiple $1 million prize winners in this drawing.
Next Powerball Draw and Jackpot Reset
Following the record jackpot, the Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for the upcoming draw scheduled Monday night. Individuals interested in participating have until 10 p.m. on draw nights to purchase tickets. The basic ticket costs $2 and can be bought at authorized retailers or online where available.
Ticket Purchase and Contributions to Public Services
The Powerball game involves selecting six numbers—five from a field of 1 to 69 for the white balls, and one from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. In the fiscal year 2023-2024, sales of lottery tickets in New York contributed approximately $3.8 billion to public schools across the state. Players can check their tickets using mobile apps to verify winnings promptly.
Responsible Gaming and Support Resources
While many are drawn to participate for a chance at life-changing sums, players are encouraged to gamble responsibly. For those struggling with gambling problems, support resources such as toll-free helplines are available to provide assistance and support for responsible gaming practices.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 NY: Powerball Tickets Worth $1 Million Sold
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- SILive: Check Your Tickets – Powerball Winners
- Google Search: Powerball Lottery Results
- Democrat & Chronicle: Powerball Winning Numbers
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- ABC7 NY: Powerball Winning Numbers
- Google News: Powerball Jackpot
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