Sachin Shankar Yadav 
Since no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.1 billion for the Labor Day drawing, making it the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
- Since the last winner was drawn on May 31, 2025, the jackpot has increased each time no ticket matches all six numbers.
- As more tickets are sold and interest builds up, each rollover adds a significant amount of value, culminating in this incredible prize.
- With a Power Play multiplier of three, the winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and the red Powerball 17.
- Nine tickets each won $1 million when they matched all five white balls, but the jackpot itself remained unclaimed. Power Play increased some winnings, and other tier prizes were given for matching fewer numbers.
- The Labor Day drawing will be televised live from Florida on Monday at 11 p.m. ET.
- The winner can choose between a lump sum cash payment of roughly $498.4 million before taxes or a $1.1 billion annuity that will be paid out over 30 years and increase by 5% annually.
- Depending on the winner’s location, the lump sum prize could fall below $315 million after mandatory federal withholding (24–37%) and potential state taxes.
- It is extremely difficult to match all six numbers—the odds are 1 in 292.2 million.
- Tickets for the Powerball lottery are $2 and can be purchased in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings, there are Powerball draws.
- The Powerball jackpot has now surpassed the $1 billion mark five times.
- In November 2022, a player in California won the biggest Powerball jackpot ever, $2.04 billion.
- The current 39-draw Powerball winnerless streak is getting close to the 42-draw record set in April 2024.
The Labor Day drawing is now one of the most anticipated lottery events of the year due to the historic increase in the jackpot.