Two lucky Powerball players in the United States are waking up as billionaires after winning tickets for Saturday night’s massive jackpot worth nearly $1.8 billion.
According to the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), this staggering win marks the second-largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, only behind the record-breaking $2.04 billion prize won in California in 2022.
The Jackpot Details
Final jackpot amount: $1.787 billion
Winning states: Missouri and Texas
Annuity option: $893.5 million (paid over 30 years)
Cash lump sum option: $410.3 million (before taxes)
Both winners now face the life-changing choice between taking the money gradually or opting for the one-time payment. Financial experts strongly recommend lottery winners seek professional advice before making a decision.
Winning Numbers
The winning numbers drawn on Saturday, 7 September 2025, were:
11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62
Powerball: 17
Power Play multiplier: 2
These numbers ended a remarkable 42 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, a streak that stretched all the way back to May.
Where Were the Tickets Sold?
Texas: The winning ticket was purchased at a Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg, located about 70 miles northwest of San Antonio, according to the Texas Lottery.
Missouri: The exact store location has not yet been confirmed by the lottery officials.
Other Big Winners on Saturday
It wasn’t just the jackpot holders who had reason to celebrate. According to the Powerball organisers:
One ticket in Kansas and one in Texas matched enough numbers to win $2 million each (thanks to the Power Play multiplier).
18 tickets across 13 states matched five numbers, earning $1 million each.
This means Saturday’s drawing created multiple new millionaires nationwide.
Odds and Availability
The Powerball remains one of the most popular lotteries in America, despite the long odds of winning – 1 in 292.2 million.
Ticket price: $2 per play
Available in: 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
With such slim odds, experts always remind players that the lottery should be played responsibly as entertainment, not a financial plan.
What Happens Next?
Now that the massive prize has been claimed, the jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing scheduled on Monday.
This ensures the excitement will continue, even if the next jackpot is considerably smaller than the historic prize just won.
A Historic Moment in Lottery History
While the jackpot didn’t break the all-time record, it still entered the history books as one of the biggest wins ever recorded in the United States.
The largest jackpot remains the $2.04 billion Powerball prize, claimed in California on 7 November 2022.
Final Thoughts
Two lucky ticket holders in Missouri and Texas are now billionaires overnight, while dozens of others became millionaires in a single evening.
The excitement around this draw has once again highlighted America’s love for the Powerball – and how a single ticket can truly change lives forever.
References
Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) – Powerball Official Website
Texas Lottery – Texas Lottery Official Site
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