Power Ball Sept 3 Results: Winning Numbers and Jackpot Status

The suspense continues for lottery players across the United States. The Power Ball Sept 3 drawing, with a jackpot of $1.4 billion, has rolled over, as no ticket matched all six numbers. As a result, the top prize has now climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next drawing on Saturday, making it the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history.

While the grand prize remains unclaimed, millions of players across the country won smaller prizes. Lottery officials have announced that numerous tickets matched the five white balls to win a $1 million prize, while others won an even bigger prize with the “Power Play” option.

Winning Numbers for Wednesday, September 3, 2025

For those who played, the winning numbers for the Power Ball Sept 3 drawing were:

3-16-29-61-69

Powerball: 22

The odds of winning the jackpot are an astronomical 1 in 292.2 million. While the grand prize wasn’t won, the excitement continues to build as the jackpot total inches closer to the all-time record.

Understanding the Payout

The estimated $1.7 billion jackpot for the next drawing has a one-time cash payout option of approximately $764 million. A single winner would take home a life-changing amount, even after federal and state taxes. It’s important to remember that states like California, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not have a state tax on lottery winnings.

The current jackpot is the largest since a $1.326 billion prize was won in April 2024. The largest jackpot in Powerball history was over $2 billion, won in November 2022.

How to Play and Where to Buy Tickets

For those who want to try their luck at the new record-setting jackpot, playing Powerball is simple. Tickets cost $2 and are available at most gas stations, convenience stores, or grocery stores. To play, you must select five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26.

You can also add a “Power Play” for an additional $1, which multiplies all non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. If you prefer to have the numbers selected for you, the “Quick Pick” option is available. Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights.

Tickets can also be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in certain U.S. states and territories. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your game and numbers, place your order, and receive your ticket all from your phone or home computer.