The Powerball jackpot is now $313 million, and the cash‑out option stands at $133.6 million. The next drawing is set for Monday, Sept. 21 at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing, allowing the prize to roll over.
Recent winner and past jackpots
Saturday’s draw still produced a sizable winner: a player in New York matched five of the six numbers and walked away with a $1 million prize. The most recent jackpot‑winning event occurred on Aug. 12, when an Illinois ticket holder claimed an estimated $1.04 billion, ending one of Powerball’s longest streaks without a jackpot winner.
How Powerball works
Powerball tickets cost $2 each and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Depending on local regulations, tickets may also be purchased online. To play, a player selects five white‑ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, the Power Play option can multiply non‑jackpot prizes by 2 ×, 3 ×, 4 ×, 5 ×, or 10 ×.
Players who prefer a quick selection can choose the Quick Pick option, which lets the computer generate a random set of numbers. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. If no ticket matches, the jackpot rolls over to the next drawing and continues to grow.
Upcoming drawings and where to watch
Powerball drawings occur three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at approximately 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The live drawing can be streamed on the official Powerball website, and highlights or replays are posted on the lottery’s YouTube channel. The next drawing after Monday’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the same time.
Eligibility and tax considerations
U.S. citizenship or residency is not required to purchase a Powerball ticket. Anyone who meets the legal age requirement in the jurisdiction where the ticket is bought—generally 18 or older—may play, even while visiting from abroad. Non‑U.S. winners are eligible to claim their prizes, though applicable taxes may be deducted.
For the latest winning numbers, visit USA TODAY’s lottery page after the drawing concludes. The site will post the numbers promptly, allowing players to verify any tickets they hold.
Historical perspective
Powerball has produced some of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. Notable past jackpots include:
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.326 billion on Apr. 6, 2024 (Oregon)
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 (California)
- $1 billion on Aug. 12, 2026 (Illinois)
These figures illustrate the massive scale of the Powerball game and why many Americans keep an eye on the jackpot’s growth each week.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
