The Powerball draw on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, offered a jackpot of $81 million (with a $37.9 million cash option), drawing millions of hopeful players across the U.S. Held at 10:59 PM ET, the draw resulted in no jackpot winner, pushing the prize to an estimated $100 million for the next Saturday draw. The Power Play multiplier of 2X enhanced non-jackpot prizes for participants, adding to the excitement of this midweek event.
Main Numbers: 07, 30, 50, 54, 62
Powerball: 20
Power Play: 2X
The draw was conducted under the supervision of the Multi-State Lottery Association, with results verified live.
No ticket matched all five main numbers plus the Powerball, allowing the $81 million jackpot to roll over. However, players across the nine prize tiers won substantial amounts, with Power Play doubling many prizes. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9. Here’s an approximate breakdown:
| Match | Winners (Approx.) | Prize (Base / Power Play) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | 0 | $81 Million |
| 5 | 1-2 | $1,000,000 / $2,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | 6-10 | $50,000 / $100,000 |
| 4 | 250-350 | $100 / $200 |
| 3 + Powerball | 600-800 | $100 / $200 |
| 3 | 18,000-22,000 | $7 / $14 |
| 2 + Powerball | 13,000-16,000 | $7 / $14 |
| 1 + Powerball | 90,000-110,000 | $4 / $8 |
| Powerball Only | 200,000-240,000 | $4 / $8 |
Total prizes distributed exceeded $2.8 million, with the rollover building anticipation for the weekend draw.
If you’ve won, congratulations! Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any lottery retailer. For amounts between $600 and $99,999.99, submit your claim by mail or visit a lottery office. Jackpot and larger prizes require an in-person claim at a lottery headquarters. Sign your ticket and provide ID; claims expire after 180 days to one year, depending on the state.
Powerball, drawn Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 PM ET, starts jackpots at $20 million, growing with rollovers. Tickets cost $2 (or $3 with Power Play), with players picking five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. The game supports education and community initiatives across 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with seven jackpots won in 2025 to date.
The next draw is on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a $100 million jackpot ($46.8 million cash). Good luck!
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