Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.8 Billion as Winning Numbers Drawn

A staggering $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was up for grabs in Saturday night’s drawing in Tallahassee, Fla., with winning numbers 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and Powerball 22. No jackpot winner has been confirmed.

The drawing, the second-largest in U.S. history, drew massive nationwide interest as players chased the chance at an $826.4 million lump-sum payout or a 30-year annuity.

Historic Stakes and Odds

Saturday’s $1.8 billion jackpot trails only the $2.04 billion record set in November 2022. With odds of 1 in 292.2 million to hit the jackpot, experts warn players to treat tickets as entertainment, not investment.

How to Play and Prize Options

• Ticket cost: $2 per play; add Power Play for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10x.
• Number selection: Five white balls (1-69) plus one red Powerball (1-26).
• Prize tiers range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for five white balls.

Winners may choose a lump-sum cash option of $826.4 million or a graduated annuity of 30 payments escalating 5 percent annually.

Next Steps for Players

• Check tickets against the numbers: 3, 16, 29, 61, 69; Powerball 22; Power Play 2x.
• Secure any winning ticket and follow state lottery procedures for validation.
• The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8, at 10:59 p.m. ET.