The Powerball jackpot has risen to $146 million, with a cash value of $63.3 million, ahead of the Wednesday, Sept. 2 drawing. No ticket claimed the prize in Monday’s drawing, so the amount continued to grow.
New international expansion
For the first time, the game is opening to players in the United Kingdom. British participants can purchase tickets for £4 (about $5.32) and compete for the same top prize as U.S. players, though lower‑tier prizes follow a separate prize structure.
Recent big wins
The most recent jackpot win occurred on Aug. 12, when an Illinois player collected an estimated $1.040 billion prize. Earlier record‑breaking jackpots include $2.040 billion in California (Nov. 7, 2022) and $1.817 billion in Arkansas (Dec. 24, 2025).
How to play
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players choose five white balls (1‑69) and one red Powerball (1‑26). A “Power Play” option for an additional $1 can multiply non‑jackpot winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. Quick Pick is available for computer‑generated numbers.
Drawing schedule
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. The Sept. 2 drawing will be posted by USA TODAY after the 11 p.m. ET drawing. The next drawing after that is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 at about 10:59 p.m. ET and can be watched live on the Powerball website or re‑watched on its YouTube channel.
Eligibility
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to purchase a Powerball ticket. Anyone who meets the legal age requirement—generally 18—can buy a ticket at an authorized retailer while in a participating jurisdiction, including now the United Kingdom.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
