Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas split an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot on September 7, 2025, ending a three-month dry spell without a big winner.
- Missouri and Texas winners split $1.8 billion jackpot
- Jackpot ended 41 consecutive drawings without a winner
- Odds of winning Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million
- Largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history
- Winners typically choose cash payout over annuity
- Powerball available in 45 states and territories
The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with Powerball 17. This jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history, followed 41 consecutive drawings without a winner. The last jackpot winner was on May 31. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, designed to generate huge prizes as jackpots roll over. Most players choose the cash option, estimated at $826.4 million for Saturday’s draw. The jackpot was split between winners in Missouri and Texas, who will share the prize. Powerball tickets cost $2 and are available in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Winners in Missouri and Texas split the $1.8 billion jackpot.
- The jackpot was the second-largest in U.S. history.
- The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, with most opting for the cash payout of approximately $826.4 million.
- The jackpot followed 41 drawings without a winner, last won on May 31.
This win marks a rare breakthrough after a long drought, highlighting the lottery’s rollover system that boosts prizes over time.
The next steps involve the winners claiming their prize, which will significantly impact their lives and local communities.
