Are you a winner? Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion, check Sept. 3 winning numbers
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion before the Wednesday, Sept. 3 drawing. With no big winners, the jackpot will be an estimated $1.7 billion at the next drawing.
The Sept. 6 jackpot is now the third-largest in the U.S. lottery history, according to a news release from the Multi-State Lottery Association. There was a $2.04 billion Powerball won in 2022 and a $1.765 Powerball won in 2023.
“The current streak is the game record for the most consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner,: according to the news release.
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five numbers and the Powerball. Winners will have the option to choose a one-time cash payment of $634.3 million or an annuitized payment plan. The second option spreads the full $1.4 billion across an immediate check, followed by 29 annual payments that grow by 5% a year.
Powerball winning numbers for 9/3/2025
According to Powerball.com, the winning numbers are: 3-16-29-61-69 and the Powerball is 22. Power Play is 2x.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, there were no jackpot winners in the Sept. 3 drawing, but there were 6.3 million tickets with cash winners.
There were $2 million winners in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. They matched all five balls and the Power Play.
There were also several $1 million winners who matched all five balls in:
- California (2)
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia (2)
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
According to the news release, 117 tickets won $50,000 prizes (Match 4 and the Powerball) and 36 tickets won $100,000 (Match 4, the Powerball and Power Play).
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will be at 10 p.m. CT Saturday, Sept. 6.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
Top 10 Powerball jackpots
According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, these are the biggest Powerball jackpots of all time, when they were won and in what states.
- $2.04 billion: Nov. 7, 2022 in California
- $1.765 billion: Oct. 11, 2023 in California
- $1.70 billion (estimated): Sept. 6, 2025
- $1.586 billion: Jan. 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion: April 6, 2024 in Oregon
- $1.08 billion: July 19, 2023 in California
- $842.4 million: January 1, 2024 in Michigan
- $768.4 million: March 27, 2019 in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million: Aug. 23, 2017 in Massachusetts
- $754.6 million: Feb. 6, 2023 in Washington
Can you claim a lottery jackpot anonymously in Mississippi? How?
Yes, Mississippi lets lottery winners claim a jackpot of any size anonymously.
Mississippi Lottery won’t disclose your identity without written permission.
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I won the lottery in Mississippi! How do I get my money?
The Mississippi Lottery advises people to sign the back of their winning ticket immediately.
If your prize is less than $600, you can claim that at any place that sells Mississippi Lottery tickets.
If you win $600-$99,999, you can claim by mail or by going to the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood.
All prizes more than $100,000 must be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters.
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Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
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