Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets to $1.3 B After No Winner on Labor Day
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Source: ABC News, updated with details from Axios, People, AP and other outlets.
Jackpot Soars—Again
Following the Labor Day Powerball drawing on Monday, September 1, no ticket matched all six numbers (8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the red Powerball 5), causing the jackpot to climb to an estimated $1.3 billion. The lump-sum cash option is set at approximately $589 million before taxes.
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Historic Stakes
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The current run marks the 40th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner, approaching the all-time record of 42 rollovers.
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This jackpot ranks as the 5th largest in Powerball history and the 9th largest across all U.S. lottery games.
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Notable Winners Below the Jackpot
While the top prize went unclaimed, several players walked away with impressive amounts:
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Ten tickets nationwide matched all five white balls and won $1 million each.
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Two tickets in Montana and North Carolina matched five white balls with the Power Play, doubling their prize to $2 million each.
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Additionally, Connecticut saw some notable wins: one ticket earned $150,000 (matching four white balls, the Powerball, with Power Play), and another secured $50,000.
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Odds & Options
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The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain astronomically low—1 in 292.2 million.
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Players must choose between:
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Annuity option: 30 graduated annual payments.
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Lump-sum cash: about half of the advertised jackpot—in this case, around $589 million before taxes.
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What’s Next?
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The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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Powerball drawings occur three times a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
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Snapshot Summary
| Category | Details |
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| Jackpot Amount | $1.3 B (≈ $589 M lump sum before taxes) |
| Date of Drawing | September 1, 2025 (Labor Day) |
| Consecutive Rollovers | 40 (approaching record of 42) |
| Historical Rank | 5th largest Powerball; 9th among U.S. lotteries |
| Big Winners | 10 × $1 M (5 white balls); 2 × $2 M (with Power Play) |
| Other CT Winners | $150K & $50K prizes |
| Jackpot Odds | 1 in 292.2 million |
| Next Drawing | September 3, 2025 |
Final Thoughts
With the jackpot continuing to climb, the nationwide buzz is palpable. Will someone finally beat the odds this Wednesday and claim the monumental prize? Until then, hopes and ticket sales continue to build across the nation.