NH Lottery Reveals Winning Numbers for $750 Million Powerball — Check Results & Claim Deadlines Now

LATEST NH LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS (AUG. 17, 2025) • Powerball: 23 – 40 – 49 – 65 – 69 Powerball 23 Power Play 3X • Mega Millions: next drawing Tuesday, Aug. 19; current estimate $198 million • Megabucks Plus: 05 – 11 – 25 – 31 – 41 Megaball 01 • Lucky for Life: 01 – 03 – 08 – 26 – 32 Lucky Ball 10 • Pick 3 Day/Evening: 8-9-9 | 3-6-8 • Pick 4 Day/Evening: 1-9-4-5 | 2-7-3-4 WHY TONIGHT’S POWERBALL MATTERS The New Hampshire Lottery confirms tonight’s Powerball jackpot has rocketed to an estimated $565 million, with a lump-sum cash value of $255.3 million. It’s already the largest prize seen in the Granite State so far this year, sparking a rush for last-minute tickets across convenience stores, supermarkets and the NH iLottery app. HOW TO PLAY NH LOTTERY DRAW GAMES Powerball Drawn 10:59 p.m. ET every Mon/Wed/Sat. Pick five numbers 1-69 plus a Powerball 1-26; add Power Play for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes. Mega Millions Drawn 11 p.m. ET Tue/Fri. Pick five numbers 1-70 plus a Megaball 1-25; add Megaplier for $1. Megabucks Plus Exclusive to New Hampshire and two other states; $2 per play, drawn Mon/Wed/Sat at 7:59 p.m. ET. Lucky for Life Daily 10:38 p.m. Draw; top prize $1,000 a day for life. Pick 3 / Pick 4 Twice-daily draws with Box/Straight options and 50¢ plays. WHERE TO BUY • In-store: 1,400-plus licensed NH Lottery retailers statewide. • Online: NH iLottery (desktop & mobile) for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life and a growing library of e-Instant games. • Digital courier: Jackpocket delivers physical tickets to your secured account (select ZIP codes). STRATEGIES & ODDS Powerball odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million; matching just the red Powerball wins $4, and overall odds of any prize are about 1 in 25. Mega Millions offers 1 in 302.6 million jackpot odds. For better odds with life-changing payouts, Megabucks Plus sits at 1 in 4.5 million for the top prize. NH LOTTERY TAXES & CLAIM TIPS • Prizes up to $599 can be cashed at any retailer. • $600–$99,999 prizes are claimed at Lottery HQ in Concord; bring a valid photo ID and Social Security card. • Jackpots and six-figure wins require an appointment and IRS Form W-2G; 24% federal withholding applies. New Hampshire does not levy state income tax on lottery winnings. RESPONSIBLE PLAY Players must be 18+. The New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling offers free support at 603-724-1605. Play responsibly—set budgets, avoid chasing losses, and remember that lottery tickets are entertainment, not investment. FAQ Q: What time is the Powerball drawing tonight in New Hampshire? A: 10:59 p.m. ET; ticket sales typically close at 9:50 p.m. Q: Can I stay anonymous if I win? A: NH law allows limited liability trusts, which can shield a winner’s name from public record. Q: Are online tickets the same as in-store slips? A: Yes. Digital plays are processed through NH Lottery servers and receive official ticket numbers. STAY UPDATED Check nhlottery.com after every draw for the fastest official results, watch live drawings on WCAX Channel 3, or enable push alerts in the NH Lottery mobile app. Good luck, Granite Staters—and don’t forget to sign the back of every ticket!