The recent Powerball jackpot produced a wave of winners across the United States, culminating with a historic $1.787 billion prize after months without a top winner. On September 6, 2025, two tickets—sold in Missouri and Texas—split the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history, each claiming a share of this life-altering windfall.
Jackpot Winners
The winning numbers for the monumental drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with 17 as the Powerball. The Missouri ticket was sold at a convenience store, while the Texas winner purchased their ticket at a gas station in Fredericksburg. Each winner can select either an annuity of approximately $893.5 million paid over 30 years or a lump sum of about $410.3 million before taxes. The jackpot had grown over 42 consecutive draws without a winner, intensifying nationwide excitement and fueling huge ticket sales.
New Jersey Winners
While New Jersey did not claim the top prize, the Garden State still celebrated multiple substantial wins during this historic draw. A ticket sold at Xpress Food Mart in Woodlynne, Camden County matched all five white balls, securing a $1 million prize for its holder. Additionally, New Jersey produced 15 third-prize winners: six tickets won $100,000 each by opting for the Power Play, and another nine secured $50,000 each. Over the course of the three-month jackpot run, New Jersey players claimed a total of 67 prizes of $50,000 or more—including five worth $1 million.
Broader Impact and Community Benefit
The widespread excitement of the record-setting jackpot also means a boost for the community, as more than half of Powerball proceeds help fund local programs in the states where tickets are sold. Since 1992, Powerball has raised over $36 billion for public causes nationwide.
These results highlight not only the life-changing jackpot winners but also significant local stories—showing that even as historic prizes are claimed, players across the country have plenty of chances to win big.