Florida Ticket Scores Major Win in Sept. 29 Powerball Drawing — See Winning Numbers
Powerball Drawings Continue Amid Lottery Fever
The Growing Jackpot Excitement
Powerball enthusiasts eagerly await the thrice-weekly drawings held at 11 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, including holidays. After a recent historic $1.8 billion Powerball win, the excitement showed no signs of slowing down. On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Powerball drawing offered a $160 million jackpot following multiple rollovers.
Recent Powerball Winners and Their Decisions
The drawing for Saturday, September 6, marked a major win with tickets purchased in Texas and Missouri, both matching all numbers plus the Powerball to share the $1.8 billion prize. The Missouri Lottery has announced that their winner decided to remain anonymous, opting for a one-time lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes. The Texas counterpart made a similar choice, reflecting a trend among winners.
Latest Powerball Results and Future Drawings
The numbers for Monday’s Powerball draw were 1-3-27-60-65 with the Powerball being 16, and Power Play at 5x. Unfortunately, no ticket matched all these numbers, pushing the next jackpot to $174 million with a cash option of $80.7 million, to be drawn on Wednesday, October 1. Meanwhile, a Florida ticket was one of four that matched five numbers, along with others purchased in Illinois, New York, and Washington.
Understanding Powerball Odds and Prize Claims
Players face a 1 in 292.2 million chance to win the Powerball jackpot, regardless of its value, which ranges from $20 million to over $2 billion. For Florida players, tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the draw, with a 60-day window to opt for a single lump sum cash prize. Importantly, Florida law requires disclosure of winners’ details, although a temporary exemption may apply for prizes over $250,000.
Historic Lottery Wins in the U.S.
| Rank | Amount | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | California |
| 2 | $1.8 billion | Sept. 6, 2025 | Missouri and Texas |
| 3 | $1.765 billion | Oct. 11, 2023 | California |
Among the most significant lottery achievements, a few have exceeded the $1 billion mark, with only one reaching beyond $2 billion. The latest major win includes the September 2025 $1.8 billion Powerball prize divided between Missouri and Texas.
Advice for Future Lottery Winners
- Consider consulting with financial advisers and legal experts on prize management and anonymity strategies.
- Analyze the benefits of lump sum versus annuity payouts.
- Ensure timely claims within the specified period to avoid forfeiting prizes.
For those eager to test their luck, the next opportunity awaits at the upcoming Powerball drawing. Stay tuned to Emegypt for more updates on lottery results and winner stories.
