- Winning Numbers: The numbers drawn were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 (white balls) and the Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 2. People.comAP News
- Jackpot Result: No ticket matched all six numbers, so the jackpot rolled over, climbing to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next drawing on Saturday. People.comAP News
Historic Stakes: Third-Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History
- This new jackpot ranks as the third-largest in U.S. lottery history, trailing only the $2.04 billion (Nov. 2022) and $1.765 billion (Oct. 2023) Powerball jackpots. People.com
- The cash payout option—commonly chosen by winners—is now estimated at $770.3 million before taxes. People.comAP News
Secondary Prizes for Lucky Players
- Though the grand prize remained unclaimed, there were numerous other winners:
- 11 tickets matched all five white balls and won $1 million each. People.comCT Insider
- 4 tickets that played the Power Play option matched all five white balls and received $2 million each. People.comCT Insider
- Additional sizable prizes included 117 tickets winning $50,000 and 36 tickets winning $100,000. People.comPowerball
- Overall, over 6.3 million tickets nationwide won some prize tier. People.comPowerball
- State-by-state highlights: Winners of $2 million tickets were from Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Wyoming, while $1 million tickets were sold in states like California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and others. People.comCT Insider
What Comes Next?
- The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, with an estimated jackpot of $1.7 billion annuity (third-largest ever) and a $770.3 million cash option. People.comAP News
- Remember: Powerball drawings are held three times weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets cost $2; adding Power Play is an additional $1. People.comPowerballAP News
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 |
| Winning Numbers | 3 – 16 – 29 – 61 – 69; Powerball: 22; Power Play: 2 |
| Jackpot Status | No winner; jackpot rolled over to $1.7 billion |
| Cash Option | ~$770.3 million before taxes |
| Secondary Prizes | 11 × $1M; 4 × $2M; plus many smaller prizes |
| Ticket Winners | Over 6.3 million tickets won something |
| Next Draw | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
If you’d like, I can dive into odds, how the Power Play works, or how the annuity versus lump sum payouts compare. Just let me know!