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Powerball Results: September 2025 Lottery Drawing Shatters Expectations
(NEXSTAR) – The excitement surrounding Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has reached its peak, and the moment of truth is finally here.
The winning numbers for the drawing are: 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. Players should also note that the Power Play multiplier for this drawing is 2X.
If these numbers match your ticket, you may have just become a millionaire, as this jackpot has soared to approximately $1.4 billion, with officials later adjusting the figure to $1.444 billion just before the draw.
Lottery Winnings: Cash vs. Annuity
It’s important to understand how winnings are distributed. Should multiple players have the winning combination, the enormous pot will be divided amongst them. A notable instance of this occurred in 2016 when a staggering $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot was shared among three winners from California, Tennessee, and Florida.
As for how you receive your winnings, you can opt for a lump-sum payment or a choice of 30 annual installments. This time around, if you select the cash option, the estimated take-home amount would be about $634.3 million.
Keep in mind that taxes will apply to your winnings. Federal taxes take a significant portion, and residents in states like California, Delaware, and Florida are particularly fortunate, as they do not pay state taxes on lottery prizes.
The Odds of Winning
Winning the Powerball is no small feat—it requires an extraordinary stroke of luck with odds standing at 1 in 292.2 million.
It may take a few hours after the drawing to determine if any winning tickets were sold. And if the results didn’t favor you this time, don’t lose hope; there’s a 1 in 24.87 chance of winning some sort of prize in Powerball.
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