Powerball Jackpot Struck with 11-23-44-61-62 and Powerball 17

Lead Saturday’s drawing delivered winning numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and a red Powerball 17, producing two jackpot winners in Missouri and Texas and ending a 14-draw drought.

Nut Graf The $1.787 billion jackpot-second-largest in U.S. history-will be split between ticket holders in St. Louis and Fredericksburg, marking the first grand prize win since May and resetting Monday’s jackpot to $20 million.

Key Details

• Winning numbers: 11-23-44-61-62, Powerball 17.
• Jackpot: $1.787 billion, paid as 30 annual installments or $826.4 million cash option.
• Winners: one ticket sold in St. Louis, Missouri; one at Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas.
• Odds of winning: 1 in 292.2 million.
• Jackpot reset: $20 million for Wednesday’s drawing.

Drawing Background After 14 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, Saturday’s result ends the longest Powerball drought in over three months. During the streak, multiple players matched five white balls to become millionaires, missing only the red ball.

Winner Options and Deadlines Each winner can choose the annuity option-29 payments over 30 years-or a one-time lump sum. Under state rules, ticket holders have between 90 days and one year to claim prizes before expiration.

Next Steps With Monday’s jackpot reset to $20 million, players nationwide can purchase tickets at $2 each. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10.