Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.3 Billion After No Labor Day Winner

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September 2, 2025 — The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $1.3 billion after no player matched all the winning numbers during the Labor Day drawing on Monday night. This marks one of the biggest prizes in Powerball history and the ninth-largest lottery jackpot ever in the United States.


Labor Day Winning Numbers

The winning numbers for the September 1, 2025 drawing were:
White Balls8, 23, 25, 40, 53
Red Powerball5

Unfortunately, no one managed to hit the jackpot, pushing the grand prize to new record-breaking levels for the next drawing.


Big Wins Despite No Jackpot

While there were no jackpot winners, several lucky players still walked away with massive prizes:

  • Two tickets from Montana and North Carolina matched all five white balls with the Power Play option, winning $2 million each.
  • Ten other tickets from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey (2), New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia each won $1 million.

Next Drawing & Record-Breaking Stakes

The next Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with the jackpot now estimated at $1.3 billion and a cash value of $589 million before taxes.

This is the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and is now only two drawings away from breaking the all-time record for the longest jackpot run since no one has won in 40 consecutive drawings.


Odds & Game Details

  • Ticket Price: $2 per play
  • Overall Odds of Winning a Prize: 1 in 24.9
  • Odds of Winning the Jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million
  • Drawing Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 PM ET, broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida.

Expert Insights

Matt Strawn, Chair of the Powerball Product Group and CEO of the Iowa Lottery, said:

“America has waited all year for the chance to play for a billion-dollar jackpot, and Labor Day weekend delivered that excitement. Now, we’re set for an even bigger showdown on Wednesday.”


Key Highlights

  • Current Jackpot → $1.3 billion
  • Cash Value → $589 million
  • Last Powerball Jackpot Win → May 31, 2025, in California
  • Upcoming Drawing → Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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