The excitement surrounding the Powerball lottery continued to build on Wednesday night, but dreams of striking it rich remained just out of reach for most players. The $35 million jackpot for the September 10, 2025, drawing went unclaimed, setting the stage for an even larger prize in the upcoming weekend draw. This rollover comes after the previous Monday drawing on September 8 also failed to produce a jackpot winner, causing the pot to swell from its starting amount.
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Winning Numbers Revealed
For those who participated in the latest drawing, held at 11 p.m. ET, the numbers drawn were 2, 24, 45, 53, and 64 for the white balls, with the red Powerball landing on 5. The Power Play multiplier for this draw was 2x, which could have doubled certain non-jackpot prizes for eligible players.
While no one matched all five white balls plus the Powerball to claim the grand prize, there were still some notable wins lower down the prize tiers. The Match 5 prize of $1 million also went unclaimed, but one fortunate ticket holder in Washington state secured a boosted $2 million payout by matching five white balls and opting for the Power Play option.
If you’re checking your tickets, remember that a full jackpot win would have offered winners a choice between the advertised $35 million annuity (paid out over 30 years) or an immediate lump-sum cash option of approximately $16.2 million before federal and state taxes.
A Look Back at 2025’s Powerball Success Stories
This year’s Powerball has already delivered several life-changing jackpots, reminding players of the game’s massive potential. So far in 2025, there have been six jackpot winners, with the most recent being a historic split on September 6. On that date, two tickets—one from Missouri and one from Texas—split a staggering $1.787 billion prize, marking it as the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history.
Earlier wins include:
- January 18: A $328.5 million jackpot claimed by a player in Oregon, kicking off the year’s big payouts.
- March 29: $527 million awarded to a single winner.
- April 26: $167.3 million taken home by a Kentucky resident.
These victories highlight Powerball’s growing appeal, especially as jackpots climb when they roll over multiple draws. For a complete archive of past winners, visit the official Powerball website.
What’s Next? The Saturday Drawing Looms
Powerball enthusiasts won’t have to wait long for another shot at glory. The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET. With the jackpot now estimated to exceed $50 million (exact figures will be updated closer to the draw), anticipation is sure to ramp up. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, giving players three weekly opportunities to test their luck.
Understanding Powerball: Rules, Odds, and Strategies
Powerball is one of America’s most popular lottery games, offering multimillion-dollar prizes for a modest $2 ticket price. Here’s a quick guide to get you up to speed:
- How to Select Numbers: Choose five numbers from 1 to 69 (white balls) and one from 1 to 26 (red Powerball). You can pick your own or opt for a Quick Pick, where a computer generates random numbers.
- Power Play Add-On: For an extra $1, activate the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x (for prizes under $1 million). In this draw, it was 2x.
- Winning the Jackpot: Match all five white balls in any order plus the Powerball. Odds of hitting the top prize are about 1 in 292 million, but smaller prizes are more attainable—over 1 in 25 tickets wins something.
- Where to Play: Tickets are available at thousands of retailers nationwide, including convenience stores, gas stations, and supermarkets. In select states like Arizona, Colorado, New York, and others, you can buy digitally through services like Jackpocket. Always play responsibly—must be 18+ (or 21+ in some areas).
The game’s escalating jackpots, like the all-time top ten list, keep drawing crowds. For reference, the largest ever was $2.04 billion in November 2022 (won in California), followed closely by this year’s $1.787 billion split.
Playing Smart and Staying Safe
As jackpots grow, so does the temptation to spend more. Remember, lotteries are games of chance, and the house always has the edge. Set a budget, and if gambling becomes an issue, resources like the National Council on Problem Gambling (1-800-GAMBLER) are available.
For the latest updates, prize breakdowns, or to verify tickets, head to the official Powerball site or your state’s lottery commission. Who knows—Saturday’s draw could be the one that changes everything.
This article is based on official Powerball results and public reports. Lottery outcomes are random and independently verified.