The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Sept. 6 currently sits at an estimated $1.70 billion with a cash option of $770.3 million after the drawing didn’t have a winner the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 3. It marks the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history and third-largest U.S. lottery prize of all-time.
The Mega Millions jackpot is far below at an estimated $336 million with a cash option of $151.3 million, according to megamillions.com. The next drawing is on Friday, Sept. 5.
Here’s what to know about the Powerball and Mega Millions.
What were the winning numbers for Powerball?
No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot on Sept. 3.
Two tickets sold in California, two tickets bought in Georgia, and single tickets purchased in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania all matched five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.
Single tickets bought in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.
What were the winning numbers for Mega Millions?
The winning numbers Tuesday, Sept. 2 were 7, 17, 35, 40, 64, and the Mega Ball was 23.
No one matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot and zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth up to a maximum of $10 million.
When is the next Powerball drawing? What time is lottery jackpot drawing?
Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Powerball drawing time: Saturday, September 6, 2025
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Sept. 6 is at an estimated $1.70 billion with a cash option of $770.3 million.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, Sept. 5 is at an estimated $336 million with a cash option of $151.3 million, according to megamillions.com.
How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize payout?
You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
What is the Powerball payout on matching two lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot. Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
How many Mega Millions numbers do you need to win a payout prize?
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth either $10, $15, $20, $25 or $50.
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth either $14, $21, $28, $35 or $70. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
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How much is a Mega Millions lottery drawing ticket?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $5 per play. The Multiplier is included in the price of a single $5 wager, according to megamillions.com.
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