Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.4 Billion on Sept. 3; Saturday’s Draw Could Top $1.7 Billion

Discover the latest Powerball update: Wednesday’s draw reached a $1.4 billion jackpot with numbers 3-16-29-61-69 and Powerball 22; no winner means Saturday’s prize climbs toward $1.7 billion. Get details on cash value, payout options, and previous rollovers.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Powerball jackpot leapt to a staggering $1.4 billion, making it the fourth-largest in Powerball history and sixth-largest among all U.S. lotteries . The winning numbers drawn were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 plus the Powerball 22, with a 2× Power Play multiplier .

No ticket matched all six numbers, so the jackpot rolled over again. This marks the continuation of a long streak of 41 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner since May 31, 2025, which has fuelled the increasingly monstrous jackpot . With no winner yet, the prize has grown even further: the upcoming Saturday, September 6 drawing is now projected to offer an eye-watering $1.7 billion, potentially the third-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever .

For players, the choice remains between an annuity payout—spread over 30 payments across 29 years—or a one-time lump sum. In Wednesday’s drawing, the estimated cash value of the jackpot stood at around $634.3 million before taxes . The Saturday drawing’s lump-sum is pegged higher, approximately $770.3 million .

Beyond the elusive jackpot, many players still saw success in lower tiers. According to official results, no jackpot winners, but several Match 5 without Powerball and Match 5 with Power Play tickets won significant prizes: match-5 only winners took home $1 million each, while Match-5 + Power Play winners claimed $2 million each. Multiple states reported winners across both categories .

Buying a Powerball ticket costs just $2, with an extra $1 for the Power Play option, which allows non-jackpot prizes to multiply between 2× to 10× depending on the draw . Powerball is offered in 45 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with drawings held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time .

As of September 3, players and the public watched closely. If the jackpot remains unclaimed Saturday, the total could edge closer to—and perhaps even exceed—the current record of $2.04 billion (set in November 2022) .

In summary, the September 3 Powerball drawing not only kept the elusive jackpot rolling, but also generated massive public attention. With millions dreaming of overnight fortune, the anticipation for Saturday’s drawing couldn’t be higher.

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