The Powerball lottery has made two new multi-millionaires overnight. The Saturday, September 6, 2025 drawing produced two jackpot-winning tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, that will split a staggering $1.787 billion prize. This jackpot ranks as the second-largest in Powerball history, capturing the attention of lottery players and news outlets nationwide.
Winning Numbers for September 6, 2025
The winning numbers were: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball number 17.
Jackpot Prize Options
Each winner now faces a life-changing decision:
- Annuity Option – $893.5 million paid out in 30 installments over 29 years.
- Lump Sum Option – A one-time cash payout of about $410.3 million (before taxes).
Financial advisors typically urge big winners to consider professional guidance before making this decision, as taxes and investment planning can dramatically impact the long-term benefit
Other Big Winners from the Same Draw
The jackpot wasn’t the only prize that turned heads. Several other players across the country also walked away with major wins:
2 Tickets Won $2 Million Each – Sold in Kansas and Texas, these tickets matched all five white balls plus the Power Play multiplier.
18 Tickets Won $1 Million Each – Sold in multiple states, including California, Florida, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio, these players matched all five white balls without the Powerball.
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Why This Jackpot Made Headlines
At $1.787 billion, this prize is now the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever, only behind the record-breaking $2.04 billion jackpot won in California in 2022.
Millions of players bought tickets hoping to strike it rich, but the massive payout highlights just how rare jackpot wins are. According to Powerball officials, the odds of winning the grand prize are about 1 in 292.2 million.
What’s Next for the Winners?
Winners in Missouri and Texas will have a limited time (usually 180 days to one year, depending on state rules) to claim their prize. Both states allow winners to claim anonymously under certain conditions, so it remains to be seen if the lucky players will step forward publicly.
In the meantime, their hometowns may soon feel the economic ripple effect—local shops that sold the winning tickets often receive a bonus retailer prize, sometimes reaching $1 million or more, bringing attention and business to the community.
The September 6, 2025 Powerball draw will be remembered as one of the most exciting in lottery history. With two players sharing nearly $1.8 billion and dozens of others becoming millionaires overnight, the game once again proves why it captivates millions of Americans each week
