Who Won Tonight’s Jackpot? Winning Numbers for $1.8 Billion Prize

The winning numbers for Saturday’s historic $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot are out. The numbers drawn were 61, 23, 62, 44, 11, with a red Powerball of 17. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.

The draw took place on September 6, 2025. This jackpot was the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, behind only the $2.04 billion prize won in California in November 2022. Millions of players across 45 states had their tickets ready, hoping to make history.

Did Anyone Win the Powerball Jackpot?

Lottery officials confirmed the winning numbers, but it may take several hours to verify if anyone matched them all. If a single ticket has all six numbers, that player will claim the $1.8 billion prize. According to AP and Reuters, the official results will be confirmed once state lottery offices finish validation.

If there is no jackpot winner, the prize will roll over again. That would push the next draw to an even higher record. The excitement has already caused heavy traffic on the Powerball website, with many players struggling to check their numbers.

The cash option for this jackpot is estimated at $826.4 million. Winners can also choose the annuity option, which pays the full jackpot in 30 annual installments. Either way, federal taxes apply, and most states also take a share—except for a few, such as Florida, Texas, and California, which do not tax lottery winnings.

How Rare Is It to Win Powerball?

The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. To put that into perspective, you are far more likely to be struck by lightning or become a movie star. Still, smaller prizes are won more often. Players have a 1 in 25 chance of winning any prize, ranging from $4 to $2 million.

Big jackpots happen when there are many consecutive draws without a winner. This prize grew after 41 straight drawings with no jackpot hit. The last time the jackpot was won was on May 31, 2025, in California.

If tonight’s draw produces a winner, they will join the short list of billion-dollar lottery champions. If not, the jackpot could move even closer to breaking the $2 billion record.

Who won tonight’s Powerball jackpot? That answer will come soon, once the tickets are checked and verified. For now, players across the country are holding their breath and checking their numbers.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What were tonight’s winning Powerball numbers?

The numbers were 61, 23, 62, 44, 11, with a Powerball of 17. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.

Q2: Has anyone claimed the jackpot yet?

It is not yet confirmed. Officials will announce if there is a jackpot winner once tickets are validated.

Q3: What is the cash payout for this jackpot?

The lump-sum cash option is about $826.4 million before taxes. Winners can also choose the annuity over 30 years.

Q4: What are the odds of winning Powerball?

The odds of hitting all six numbers are 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 25.

Q5: Which states don’t tax lottery winnings?

States like Florida, Texas, California, Washington, and a few others do not tax lottery prizes.