Powerball Numbers for Saturday, Sept. 6: Jackpot Soars to $1.70 Billion

Powerball Numbers for Saturday, Sept. 6: Jackpot Soars to $1.70 Billion

Do you have your ticket? The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Sept. 6, has climbed to an estimated $1.70 billion, with a cash value option of $770.3 million. This makes it one of the largest prizes in Powerball history.

When Will the Winning Numbers Be Drawn?

The winning numbers for Saturday, Sept. 6, will be drawn at 11 p.m. ET. Results will be posted shortly after the live drawing.

The last drawing took place on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The numbers were:

  • White balls: 3, 16, 29, 61, 69

  • Powerball: 22

  • Power Play: 2x

No one matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot.

Winners From the Last Drawing

While no one hit the jackpot on Sept. 3, there were several big winners:

  • Four Match 5 + Power Play ($2 million) winners in Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Wyoming.

  • Eleven Match 5 ($1 million) winners in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

These prizes prove that even without the jackpot, the Powerball can still deliver life-changing payouts.

How Many Numbers Do You Need to Win?

Here’s a breakdown of possible winning combinations and their payouts:

  • Powerball only: $4

  • 1 white ball + Powerball: $4

  • 2 white balls + Powerball: $7

  • 3 white balls only: $7

  • 3 white balls + Powerball: $100

  • 4 white balls only: $100

  • 4 white balls + Powerball: $50,000

  • 5 white balls only: $1 million

  • 5 white balls + Powerball (jackpot): Jackpot amount

The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9, while the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

When Are Powerball Drawings?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week:

  • Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET

  • Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET

  • Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET

Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on that can multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Recent Powerball Jackpots

Powerball jackpots have made headlines frequently over the past few years. Here are some of the most notable recent wins:

  • $205 million — May 31, 2025 (California)

  • $167.3 million — April 26, 2025 (Kentucky)

  • $331 million — Jan. 18, 2025 (Oregon)

  • $256 million — Dec. 7, 2024 (New York)

  • $44 million — Aug. 19, 2024 (California)

  • $213.8 million — Aug. 12, 2024 (Pennsylvania)

  • $215 million — May 6, 2024 (Florida)

  • $1.326 billion — April 7, 2024 (Oregon)

  • $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023 (California)

  • $1 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)

  • $252.6 million — April 19, 2023 (Ohio)

  • $162.6 million — March 4, 2023 (Virginia)

  • $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023 (Washington)

  • $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022 (California)

  • $93 million — Nov. 19, 2022 (Kansas)

The Bottom Line

With a $1.70 billion jackpot up for grabs, Saturday’s drawing is attracting attention across the country. Even if no one wins the top prize, thousands of players will walk away with smaller — but still significant — winnings.

Check back after 11 p.m. ET on Sept. 6 to see the official winning numbers and whether the jackpot has a new winner.


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