The excitement never stops when it comes to Powerball, and the jackpot just keeps climbing. After no one matched all six numbers in Monday’s drawing, the estimated prize for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, has soared to $33 million, with a cash option of $15.2 million. That’s a lot of reasons to check your tickets and see if you could be the next big winner.
If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, there’s still time. Powerball draws happen three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—around 10:59 p.m. ET. Even if you don’t hit the jackpot, there are plenty of smaller prizes up for grabs. Matching just the Powerball alone guarantees a $4 payout, and combinations of other numbers can lead to prizes ranging from $4 to millions. For those feeling extra lucky, the Power Play option for an additional $1 can multiply non-jackpot winnings, while the Double Play gives you a second chance at an extra $10 million.
For Monday’s drawing, the winning numbers were 26, 28, 41, 53, 64, with the Powerball being 9. The Power Play multiplier was 3X. Results for the Wednesday drawing are pending, so keep an eye on official announcements to see if your numbers match. And don’t forget about the Double Play numbers, which are also awaiting results.
Thinking about past wins can be inspiring. 2025 has already seen some massive jackpots: $328.5 million went to an Oregon winner on January 18, $526.5 million was claimed in California on March 29, and a mind-blowing $1.787 billion was split between Missouri and Texas on September 6. These staggering figures are reminders that the lottery really can change someone’s life in an instant.
Speaking of record-breaking wins, the top Powerball jackpots of all time include the $2.04 billion prize in California on November 7, 2022, the $1.787 billion win in Missouri and Texas in September 2025, and $1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023. If you’re chasing mega-millions, these numbers show just how astronomical a lottery prize can get.
And Powerball isn’t the only game turning dreams into reality. Mega Millions players are also looking forward to a huge prize. After Tuesday’s drawing produced no jackpot winner, the Mega Millions prize for Friday, September 12, 2025, is expected to climb to an estimated $381 million, with a cash option of $175 million. Tuesday night’s winning numbers were 6, 43, 52, 64, 65, with the Mega Ball being 22.
Wondering how to play? Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Add an extra $1 for the Power Play and another $1 for the Double Play to maximize your chances. Even matching just one or two numbers can earn a payout, so every ticket has value. And if you do win the jackpot? The first thing to do is secure your ticket—maybe hide it somewhere safe—and then start thinking about life-changing possibilities.
So whether you’re chasing the $33 million Powerball jackpot this Wednesday or eyeing Friday’s $381 million Mega Millions prize, one thing is certain: lottery fever is alive and well. Check your numbers, grab your tickets, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be joining the ranks of America’s newest millionaires.
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