Among the historic running, the Powerball Jackpot estimated to have risen again to a stunning $ 1.8 billion, making it the second largest in lottery history.
The predicted pot was increased by about 100 million.
After no one won Wednesday, September 3, Jackpot was originally awarded about $ 1.7 billion to Friday’s increase.
The only larger Jackpot and the only one ever eclipsed by $ 2 billion came in 2022. November, when a win was sold in California. California also sold the largest Mega Millions Jackpot of all time ($ 1,602 billion in August 2023).
The only lucky winner that corresponds to all five numbers, and Powerball can choose a one -time $ 826.4 million. USD cash benefit. This is against federal taxes and possibly state taxes.
According to the lottery, more than 6.3 million tickets won cash prizes after Wednesday, September 3, drawing. Four tickets won $ 2 million and 11 people brought $ 1 million.
Here’s what you need to know before Saturday’s drawing.
In this photo illustration 2025. September 04 In Austine, Texas, Brew Market & Cafe, Powerball Lottery Tickets are shown on The Brew Market & Cafe.
What is the Powerball Jackpot?
Since Friday, the Powerball Jackpot is now $ 1.80 billion, which raises the earlier $ 1.70 billion dollars.
Jackpot is the largest Powerball, as 2024 April Was awarded $ 1.326 billion. The biggest Powerball Jackpot? 2022 November More than $ 2 billion was won.
What are the top 10 Powerball Jackpots?
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2.04 billion USD – 2022 November 7th – Winning ticket sold in California
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$ 1.80 billion USD – 2025. September 6th – TBD
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$ 1.765 billion USD – 2023 October 11 – California
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$ 1.586 billion USD – 2016 January 13 – California, Florida, Tennessis
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$ 1.326 billion USD – 2024. April 6 – Oregon
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$ 1.08 billion – 2023. July 19 – California
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842.4 million USD – 2024. January 1 – Michigan
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768.4 million USD – 2019 March 27 – Wisconsin
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758.7 million USD – 2017 August 23 – Massachusetts
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754.6 million USD – 2023 February 6th. – Washington
How to Play Powerball
You need to purchase a ticket for $ 2 to play in the Powerball lottery. Tickets can be purchased in various locations such as your local amenities shop, gas station or grocery store. In some states, you can also buy Powerball tickets online.
When you have a ticket, you have to select six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with a number of 1 to 69, and one Red Powerball is 1 to 26. In addition, you have the ability to add a “power game” for $ 1, which increases all non -Jackpot prizes victory.
The Power Play multiplier can multiply the achievements of: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
If you feel unhappy or you want a computer to do a job for you, there is a “quick choice” option where the computer generated numbers will be printed on a Powerball ticket. To win Jackpot, players need to match all five white balls in any order and Red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night. If no one misses Jackpot, the cash prize will continue to mark.
Where to buy lottery tickets
Tickets can be purchased personally at gas stations, amenities in stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals can also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, Official USA Today Network Digital Lottery CourierIn the following US states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Aidah, Mein, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebrask, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and Western Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select the lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and assemble your winnings – all with a phone or home computer.
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