The Powerball jackpot continues its climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in yesterday’s drawing, keeping the billion-dollar prize up for grabs.
As of Sunday morning, the estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Labor Day stands at $1.1 billion, making it the fifth largest in Powerball history.
Why It Matters
The surging jackpot comes after a streak of 39 consecutive drawings without a top prize winner since May 31, when a ticket sold in California claimed a jackpot. That run is approaching the record of 42 drawings set in April 2024, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates Powerball.
Saturday’s drawing offered a one-time cash payout of $453.1 million before taxes. If no one wins the draw, the cash value and annuity will continue to rise.
What To Know
The winning numbers for Saturday were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and the red Powerball was 17. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.
The top prize now grows even further ahead of the next drawing scheduled for Monday, September 1 at 11 p.m. ET.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain steep—1 in 292.2 million. Still, tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, making the game one of the most widely played in the country.
Tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Power Play feature that multiplies non-jackpot winnings by up to 10 times. Players must match five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26) to win the jackpot. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Smaller prizes range from $4 to $2 million, depending on the number of matches and whether the Power Play option is selected.
According to USA Today, Saturday’s $1 billion prize surpassed the $842 million jackpot claimed by a single ticket holder in Michigan on January 1, 2024.
What People Are Saying
Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO, said to Powerball.com on Sunday: “America has waited all year for the chance to play for a billion‑dollar jackpot, and what better time than Labor Day for a $1.1 billion Powerball drawing! With just one $2 ticket, you could win it all – all while helping to support good causes close to home.”
What Happens Next?
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, at 11 p.m. ET. If no one wins again, the jackpot will continue its upward climb, potentially surpassing the record for most consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
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