When there was no winner in the August 30 draw, the Powerball jackpot increased to $1 billion.
Since no one was able to hit the winning numbers in Saturday night’s draw on August 30, 2025, the Powerball jackpot has officially increased to $1 billion.
This is the second time in a week that there hasn’t been a jackpot winner; on Wednesday, August 27, the final drawing also ended without a winner.
A player can choose to receive a huge lump-sum cash payout of $453.1 million before taxes if they match all five white balls plus the red Powerball.
A Look at 2025’s Jackpot Winners So Far
Even though there was no winner from Saturday’s drawing, 2025 has already seen its fair share of significant Powerball moments:
January 18: In Oregon, a fortunate ticket holder won $328.5 million.
Mar. 29: Another player won $527 million.
April 26: A Kentucky winner took home $167.3 million.
California celebrated winning a $204.5 million jackpot on May 31.
The billion-dollar prize is now the center of attention.
August 30, 2025, Winning Numbers
The Powerball winning number was 17, and the winning numbers for Saturday’s draw were 3–18–22–27–33.
Lottery officials had yet to declare a jackpot winner for this drawing as of Sunday, August 31.
An Overview of 2025’s Jackpot Recipients to Date
Despite the fact that Saturday’s drawing produced no winner, 2025 has already witnessed a number of noteworthy Powerball moments:
January 18: A lucky ticket holder won $328.5 million in Oregon.
Mar. 29: $527 million was won by another player.
April 26: $167.3 million was won by a Kentucky winner.
On May 31, California celebrated winning a $204.5 million jackpot.
The focus is now on the billion-dollar prize.
August 30, 2025 Winning Figures
The winning numbers for Saturday’s draw were 3–18–22–27–33, and the Powerball winning number was 17.
As of Sunday, August 31, lottery officials had not yet announced the jackpot winner for this drawing.
Where to Buy Tickets
Powerball tickets are available in person at most retail lottery outlets across the country. In select states and jurisdictions, players can also buy tickets online through apps like Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
✨ The billion-dollar question now: Will someone strike it rich on Sept. 1, or will the jackpot keep climbing?
