September 18, 2025

Hold onto your hats, lottery lovers! The Powerball jackpot has climbed to a juicy $81 million for the drawing on September 17, Wednesday. Why? Because Monday night’s draw didn’t see a single ticket matching all six magic numbers! Earlier this month, excitement hit the roof when two lucky players from Missouri and Texas split a jaw-dropping $1.787 billion jackpot on September 6. That mega prize was the second-largest in US lottery history and broke a 41-drawing dry spell without a grand prize winner. The last jackpot before that mega hit was snagged on May 31. With Powerball’s famously tough odds — just 1 in 292.2 million — it’s no surprise that jackpots often roll over, swelling to massive amounts whenever no one grabs the top prize. So, which numbers held the spotlight on September 15? The winning picks were 14, 15, 32, 42, and 49, with the Powerball number 1. Plus, the Powerplay multiplier was 2x, doubling non-jackpot prizes. Don’t forget: the next thrilling Powerball drawing will be on Wednesday, September 17 at 10:59 PM Eastern Time. But remember, ticket deadlines vary! In New Jersey, you must buy your ticket before 9:59 PM on the day of the draw, while in New York, it’s cut off at 10 PM. Ready to dip your toes into the Powerball action? Each ticket costs $2, with an optional $1 Power Play that can boost your non-jackpot winnings by 2 to 5 times — or even up to 10 times if the jackpot is under $150 million. To play, pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Or just let the quick pick option pick your lucky numbers for you! Prizes vary from $4 for matching only the Powerball to a sweet $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). Of course, the huge jackpot is yours for matching all six numbers. Did you know? Powerball is a nationwide sensation available in 45 states, plus Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. You can buy tickets easily at your local gas station, convenience store, grocery outlet, or even some airports. Can’t step out? No worries! In select states, the Jackpocket app lets you buy tickets online, choose your numbers, and collect winnings right from your phone or computer. It’s like having a lottery shop in your pocket! So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ticket, pick those lucky numbers, and maybe the next Powerball millionaire will be YOU!

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