Louisiana Lottery Jackpot Skyrockets: Latest Winning Numbers, Next Drawing Time & How to Claim

H2: Louisiana Lottery Players Chase Record $1.1 Billion Powerball Jackpot Louisiana Lottery retailers are reporting brisk business this week as the Powerball top prize surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Labor Day drawing. Monday night’s winning combination—08-23-25-40-53 and Powerball 05 with a 3× Power Play—left the grand prize untouched, sending excitement across the Bayou State before Wednesday’s draw on September 3. H3: What a Billion-Dollar Jackpot Means for Louisiana • Cash value: If a single Louisiana winner chooses the lump-sum option, the pre-tax payout would be roughly $526 million. • State taxes: The Louisiana Department of Revenue withholds 5%, while the federal rate is 24%, so winners should plan ahead for a sizable reduction. • Local impact: Retailers receive a selling bonus of at least $25,000 for any ticket that hits the jackpot, pumping additional revenue into neighborhood stores. H3: Key Deadlines and How to Play Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at more than 2,900 Louisiana Lottery retailers until 9 p.m. CT on draw nights. Adding Power Play for an extra $1 multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10× when the multiplier is in play. Drawings stream live on the Lottery’s website and air on participating TV stations statewide. H3: Don’t Overlook Louisiana-Only Games While Powerball dominates headlines, the in-state Lotto jackpot has climbed to $2 million for Wednesday, and Easy 5 sits at $110,000. Recent Lotto numbers—02-11-16-30-33-39—produced eight $1,000 winners but no jackpot hit, setting the stage for another rollover. H3: Checking Numbers and Claiming Prizes • Mobile: Scan barcodes instantly with the official Louisiana Lottery app. • Website: Use the “Check My Numbers” tool to review past draws up to 365 days. • Claims: Prizes under $600 can be redeemed at any retailer; larger wins must be processed at Lottery offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, Bossier City or New Orleans. Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim. H3: Tips for Responsible Play The Louisiana Lottery reminds players to set a budget, avoid chasing losses and keep tickets secure. Help is available 24/7 through the state’s Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-770-7867. Remember: you must be 21 or older to purchase lottery products in Louisiana. H3: What’s Next? If Wednesday’s Powerball drawing still doesn’t crown a winner, the jackpot will edge closer to the all-time game record of $1.586 billion set in 2016. Whether you favor quick-picks or carefully chosen numbers, now is the time to double-check your playslips, beat the cut-off, and dream a little bigger—Louisiana style.