Powerball’s record-setting run continued as the Aug. 30 jackpot swelled to $1 billion ahead of the drawing, offering players a shot at a life-changing prize.
The Aug. 30 drawing produced numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 with Powerball 17 and a Power Play of 3x. No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot on Aug. 30, and as of Aug. 31 there was no announced winner for that drawing. The one-time cash option for the Aug. 30 prize was $453.1 million, with the full annuity value advertised at $1 billion.
The $1 billion prize on Aug. 30 marked the sixth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history, trailing only the biggest jackpots previously won, including the $842 million prize drawn on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 1, with the jackpot estimated at about $1.10 billion as of morning on Aug. 31.
Powerball tickets cost $2, and players pick five white balls from 1 through 69 and a red Powerball from 1 through 26. A “Power Play” option for an extra $1 can multiply non-jackpot prizes, with multipliers of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x. Quick Pick is available for those who prefer computer-generated numbers.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, with some states offering online options for eligible residents. If you win, winnings are subject to taxes and other withholdings; the cash option represents the pre-tax lump sum.
The next drawing will take place after 11 p.m. ET on Sept. 1. While the odds of winning remain long, the historic jackpot continues to draw attention and excitement as players consider the possibility of a life-changing payout.
Summary: No winner announced yet for the Aug. 30 Powerball drawing; the jackpot has climbed to $1 billion with a cash option of $453.1 million, and a Sept. 1 drawing is on the horizon with about $1.10 billion up for grabs. The immense prize underscores the long odds of winning but also the enduring appeal of Powerball. If you play, do so responsibly and consider the tax implications of any potential prize.