The Powerball lottery jackpot reached an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on August 30, 2025, but no winner emerged, causing the prize to roll over to $1.1 billion for the next draw. This marks the sixth time in Powerball’s history that the jackpot has hit the billion-dollar threshold, fueling widespread excitement and participation across the United States.
The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and the Powerball was 17, with a Power Play multiplier of 3x. Despite no jackpot winner, nine tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million each, with winners in California (four tickets), Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, 27 tickets won $150,000 each, and 115 tickets won $50,000 each, highlighting the broad appeal and secondary prizes available in the game.
This jackpot streak began after the last win on May 31, 2025, when a single ticket in California secured a $204.5 million prize. The current run of 39 drawings without a jackpot winner has driven increased ticket sales in the 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands where Powerball is offered. Lottery officials announced the increase to $1 billion on the morning of August 30, up from $950 million, due to strong national ticket sales.
The estimated cash value for the $1 billion jackpot was $453.1 million, while for the new $1.1 billion jackpot, the cash option is approximately $498.4 million before taxes. Winners can choose between a lump sum payment or an annuity paid over 30 years, with payments starting at around $4.5 million and increasing by 5% annually to nearly $18.7 million by the end of the term.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 11 PM ET from the Florida Lottery live draw studio in Tallahassee. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday, September 1, 2025, which coincides with Labor Day weekend, likely boosting participation further as people dream of instant wealth.
This event underscores the cultural and economic significance of national lotteries in the U.S., with Powerball and Mega Millions often generating massive public interest. The largest Powerball jackpot to date was $2.04 billion won in November 2022 in California, setting a record for lottery games worldwide. Such jackpots are possible due to the multi-state nature of the game and the odds of winning, which are approximately 1 in 292.2 million for the grand prize.
As the jackpot grows, lottery experts advise potential winners to sign their tickets immediately, keep them secure, and seek professional financial and legal advice before claiming prizes to handle tax implications, which can reduce the payout by up to 50% depending on the state, and to plan for long-term wealth management. The anticipation for the next drawing remains high, with millions of tickets expected to be sold, continuing the cycle of hope and excitement that defines these monumental lottery events.