Tonight’s Powerball Drawing: Winning Numbers, Record Jackpot & How to Boost Your Odds

An eye-watering $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot—the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history—is up for grabs in tonight’s drawing, scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET Saturday, September 6, 2025. The cash-option payout stands at an estimated $826.4 million, before taxes. What to know before the drawing • Ticket sales cut-off times vary by state, but many stop sales one to two hours before the drawing. Check your local lottery’s deadline to avoid missing out. • Players pick five white balls (1–69) plus one red Powerball (1–26). A $1 “Power Play” option can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10×. • Drawings stream live on Powerball.com, the Powerball YouTube channel, and air on local TV stations that carry lottery programming. Recent winning streak—and drought The current run began after a California player hit a $204.5 million jackpot on May 31. Since then, 34 drawings have passed without a grand-prize winner, fueling the historic climb. Four jackpots have already been claimed in 2025, but none since spring. Odds and payouts The odds of matching all six numbers remain 1 in 292.2 million. Match-5 tickets win $1 million ($2 million with Power Play), while lower-tier prizes range from $4 to $50,000 and can be multiplied up to $500,000 with Power Play. If you win Winners may choose the full $1.8 billion paid as an annuity over 30 years or the lump-sum $826.4 million cash option. Both are subject to federal—and, in most states, local—taxes. Financial advisers recommend assembling a legal and tax team before claiming the prize to protect anonymity where allowed and to plan for the sudden windfall. Next steps Should tonight’s drawing again fail to crown a jackpot winner, the top prize will roll over to Monday, September 8, likely surpassing the $1.9 billion mark. Check back after the drawing for the official winning numbers and any information on new millionaires.