Powerball Jackpot Reaches $99 Million for September 20, 2025 Draw

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an impressive $99 million for the September 20, 2025 drawing. The jackpot increased because there was not a jackpot winner on the prior draw on September 17 had a jackpot of $80 million. The numbers drawn in that draw were 7, 30, 50, 54, 62 with a Powerball number of 20 with a 2x Power Play option. With no jackpot winner on Wednesday, millions of lottery players are looking forward to Saturday night’s drawing in hopes it changes their lives.

Powerball Winning Numbers from 17 September 2025

The latest Powerball drawing took place on September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) at an estimated jackpot of $80 million.

The winning combination was:
7 – 30 – 50 – 54 – 62 with the Powerball of 20 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. 

Since nobody matched all six numbers, the jackpot rolled over to increase the grand total to $99 million for Saturday's draw.

How To Play Powerball

Playing Power Ball is easy and accessible. A ticket price is $2 and you play each play as follows:

• Pick five white ball numbers from 1 to 69.
• Pick a red Power ball number from 1 to 26.

For an additional $1 per play, players have the option to add the power play which will multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2 through 5 times. Players can purchase tickets from a licensed lottery retailer in the participating states and in some states, it can be purchased online.

Powerball Drawing Time and Schedule

Power Ball drawings are held three times a week; every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Drawings are held at the Florida Lottery studio located in Tallahassee and are aired live on different TV stations as well. Players – and the rest of the interested world – can also check results online at the Power Ball site.

Odds of Winning Powerball

Winning the Powerball jackpot is not very likely, as the odds are 1 in 292,201,338. However, these odds are long, and the chances of winning smaller prizes are much better (and, in fact, awarded to thousands of players every drawing). The prizes in Powerball are $4 for just matching the Powerball, up to $1 million for one of the five white balls, and can also get even larger $ with the Power Play.

What to Do After Winning Powerball

If you do happen to win a Powerball prize, the following important steps should be taken:

• See that you sign the back of your ticket to establish ownership immediately.
• Keep the ticket in a safe place until you can claim your prize.
• Call your state lottery office for details on how to claim your prize if applicable.
• If the jackpot happens to be on the line, consider talking with your finance adviser or attorney to establish if you are going to take the amounts out in a lump sum vs. annuity payments prior to claiming the jackpot should you win.
• Stay anonymous if you can (depending on your state).

Where to Watch the Powerball Drawing

Individuals can watch the Powerball drawing in a variety of ways:

• Local television in the states that participate.
• The Powerball YouTube page.
• Websites and apps for state lotteries that put results up shortly after the drawing.

This makes it simple for players to verify the winning numbers across the country.

Powerball Payout Options

Winners of the jackpot may choose to be paid out in one of two ways:

• Lump-Sum Cash Value: The winner receives a one-time cash payout, but the total payout will be less than the winning amount.
• Annuity Option: The winner is paid the full jackpot in 30 annual payments over a 29-year period.

Most winners choose a lump-sump payout, but the annuity option gives the winner financial security for a longer period of time.