Labor Day Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.3 Billion
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At a glance
- The largest Powerball jackpot of the year grew again after no one matched all of the numbers in the Labor Day lottery drawing Monday.
- Why it matters: This is the fifth-largest Powerball prize ever, underscoring how rare it is for jackpots to soar this high - and how long streaks without a...
- Monday's Powerball drawing was the 40th drawing since the jackpot was last won in California on May 31.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.3 Billion After Labor Day Drawing
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The largest Powerball jackpot of the year grew again after no one matched all of the numbers in the Labor Day lottery drawing Monday.
Why it matters: This is the fifth-largest Powerball prize ever, underscoring how rare it is for jackpots to soar this high - and how long streaks without a winner can supercharge them.
State of the jackpot
Monday’s Powerball drawing was the 40th drawing since the jackpot was last won in California on May 31.
- The longest Powerball jackpot run was 42 consecutive drawings, which was set on April 6, 2024, with a $1.326 billion jackpot winner in oregon.
Winning Powerball Numbers for Sept. 1
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing were 8,23,25,40 and 53 with a red Powerball of 5.
Did Anyone Win the Labor Day Powerball?
The latest: Nobody matched all six numbers in Monday’s drawing, according to Powerball.
- The jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is now an estimated $1.3 billion with a cash value of $589 million, Powerball posted on its website early Tuesday.
How to Watch Powerball Live, What Time Are Drawings
The big picture: Powerball drawings are held three times each week – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- The next drawing is