— With no grand-prize winner in the Labor Day Powerball drawing, the jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.3 billion. The next drawing is Wednesday night, offering a pre-tax cash option valued at about $589 million.
Key Takeaways
- Jackpot grows to an estimated $1.3 billion after no winner on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1, 2025).
- Cash option estimated at $589 million before taxes.
- Monday’s winning numbers: 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and red Powerball 5.
- Next drawing: Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET, broadcast from Tallahassee, Florida.
- Jackpot ranks fifth largest in Powerball history and ninth largest among all U.S. lottery jackpots.
- Tickets cost $2; sold in 45 states, plus D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million; overall odds 1 in 24.9.
Verified Facts
Powerball confirmed that no ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the Labor Day drawing, moving the top prize to an estimated $1.3 billion. The estimated lump-sum cash value for the next drawing is approximately $589 million before federal and any applicable state taxes.
The winning numbers drawn Monday were 8, 23, 25, 40, and 53, with a red Powerball of 5. Powerball also reported multiple second-prize winners who matched all five white balls, with some tickets boosted to $2 million via the Power Play add-on.
Wednesday’s $1.3 billion estimate would be the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball’s history and the ninth-largest across U.S. lottery jackpots. The Labor Day drawing marked the 40th consecutive roll since the last jackpot was hit on May 31, 2025. The current streak is approaching the record of 42 straight drawings, which ended with a $1.326 billion win in Oregon on April 6, 2024.
Winners who take the annuity receive 30 graduated annual payments, rising 5% each year, or may choose the immediate cash option. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET in Tallahassee and are streamed at Powerball.com.
Context & Impact
Past billion-dollar Powerball runs have generated spikes in ticket sales and foot traffic for retailers nationwide, with proceeds in many jurisdictions earmarked for public programs such as education. Even so, the extraordinarily long jackpot odds mean large prizes can roll for weeks, amplifying attention while keeping the probability of a single-ticket win extremely low.
At $589 million, the cash option remains subject to federal withholding and, in many states, additional taxes—meaning the ultimate take-home amount varies by where the ticket is claimed. Players are encouraged to check local rules and deadlines for claims and to safeguard any physical tickets.
Recent Record Jackpots
| Amount | Date | Where Won |
|---|---|---|
| $2.04 billion | Nov. 2022 | California |
| $1.765 billion | Oct. 2023 | California |
| $1.586 billion | Jan. 2016 | California, Florida, Tennessee |
| $1.326 billion | Apr. 6, 2024 | Oregon |
| $1.08 billion | July 2023 | California |
What Players Should Know Before Wednesday
- Cutoff times for sales vary by state; check your lottery’s deadline.
- Verify numbers at official sources (Powerball.com or state lottery sites).
- Keep tickets safe; sign the back and photograph both sides.
Official Statements
Powerball’s leadership said players have been anticipating a billion-dollar jackpot this year, noting sustained nationwide interest as the prize climbed.
Powerball Product Group / Iowa Lottery
Unconfirmed
- Conflicting counts of $1 million Match 5 winners were reported: one tally cites 10 winners across California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey (2), New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; another notes nine $1 million winners (including four in California) plus three $2 million Power Play winners in Colorado, Indiana, and New Hampshire. Check Powerball.com for the final verified list.
Bottom Line
The Labor Day roll pushes Powerball’s jackpot to $1.3 billion heading into Wednesday. With nearly record-level stakes and long odds, expect brisk sales and heightened interest—but verify results through official channels and remember the substantial difference between the advertised prize and post-tax payouts.