Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.3 Billion Ahead of Next Drawing

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.30 billion after no one claimed the winning numbers in the drawing on Monday, Sept. 1. The high stakes have captured the attention of players across the country.

In the latest drawing, players in Montana and North Carolina each won a $2 million prize for matching five numbers plus the Power Play. Additionally, lucky participants from California, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey (two winners), New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia each took home $1 million for matching five numbers.

Players are eagerly awaiting the next drawing, scheduled for 10:12 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, providing several opportunities for participants to try their luck.

Tickets for the Powerball can be purchased for $2 at authorized lottery retailers, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some states also offer online ticket purchases through official lottery websites and third-party apps like Jackpocket.

The odds of winning the jackpot are an astonishing 1 in 292,201,338, but the chances of winning any prize are more favorable at 1 in 24.87, with payouts ranging from $4 to the jackpot.

For those interested in following the action, various outlets provide live broadcasts of the Powerball drawing.