Florida Powerball Buzz: A Million-Dollar Win and a Jackpot That Keeps Growing
Pensacola just got a whole lot luckier. A Florida lottery player walked away $1 million richer after the September 1, 2025, Powerball drawing. And here’s the kicker—the winning ticket wasn’t a carefully chosen set of numbers; it was a Quick Pick bought at Greers Perdido Bay Market on Lillian Highway in Pensacola.
But that’s not all Florida had to celebrate. Along with that million-dollar win, the Sunshine State produced three $150,000 winners thanks to players who matched four numbers plus the Powerball while opting for the “Power Play” multiplier. Nine more Floridians matched those same numbers without Power Play, snagging $50,000 each. Not bad for a Monday night drawing.
Jackpot Fever: What’s Next?
While Florida had plenty to cheer about, no ticket across the country hit the full jackpot this time around. That means the grand prize has ballooned to an eye-popping $1.30 billion, with a cash option of roughly $589 million for the Wednesday, September 3 drawing.
To put that in perspective, this upcoming jackpot is now the fifth-largest in Powerball history and the ninth-largest in all U.S. lottery history. The excitement is real, and lines at gas stations and convenience stores are likely to be packed as people grab their shot at becoming billionaires overnight.
Why the Jackpot Is So Huge
This jackpot didn’t just appear out of nowhere. The last time someone hit the big one was May 31, 2025, in California. Since then, every drawing has rolled over, growing larger and larger with each ticket sold but no jackpot winner. That’s how we’ve landed at this historic $1.30 billion prize.
For reference, the largest Powerball jackpot ever was set on April 6, 2024, at a staggering $1.326 billion. That record was achieved after an unbelievable 42 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, and the winning ticket was finally sold in Oregon.
The Numbers You Missed
In case you were wondering, the winning numbers from the September 1 draw were: 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, with the Powerball 5. While nobody snagged the jackpot, plenty of smaller wins kept the game exciting—especially for Florida players who saw some hefty payouts.
What Are the Odds?
Dreaming of winning the jackpot? Here’s a reality check:
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The odds of hitting all five numbers plus the Powerball are about 1 in 292,201,338.
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If you’re aiming for that $1 million prize by matching just the five white balls, the odds improve slightly to 1 in 11,688,053.
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On the bright side, the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.87—so even if you don’t hit the jackpot, there’s still a decent chance you’ll walk away with something.
The Takeaway
Florida is buzzing after the Pensacola $1 million win and a flurry of other big payouts. But the real spotlight is on what’s next: a $1.30 billion jackpot up for grabs on Wednesday. Whether you play with carefully chosen numbers or let the machine pick for you, one thing is certain—this is the kind of jackpot that has people across the country saying, “Why not take a shot?”
So, grab your ticket, cross your fingers, and maybe, just maybe, Florida will make headlines again.
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