Powerball numbers and jackpot details
Monday night’s Powerball draw pumped the Powerball jackpot up to a whopping $114 million after the September 20 drawing went unclaimed. The five white balls came up 3, 29, 42, 46 and 59, while the red Powerball was 15, and the Power Play multiplier sat at 3 times.
That $114 million figure represents the advertised jackpot, which can be taken as an annuity stretched over 29 years or swapped for a lump‑sum cash payment of roughly $52.8 million before taxes. Most winners lean toward the cash option because it puts the entire amount in their hands right away, even though the annuity promises higher total payments over time.
Big wins and prize options
Even without a grand‑prize ticket, Monday’s draw produced a couple of life‑changing secondary payouts. A lucky player in Pennsylvania hit the “Match 5 + Power Play” combination, walking away with $2 million after pocketing all five white balls and opting for the 3× Power Play multiplier. Across the border, a Connecticut ticket matched the five white balls but missed the Powerball, securing the standard $1 million prize.
In total, 241,893 tickets won something, ranging from the $4 “just the Powerball” prize to $50,000 for a “Match 4 + Powerball” hit with Power Play. Below is a quick snapshot of the prize breakdown for this draw:
- Match 5 + Powerball: $2 million (with Power Play) or $1 million (without)
- Match 5: $1 million
- Match 4 + Powerball: $50,000 (with Power Play 3×)
- Match 4: $100
- Match 3 + Powerball: $100
- Match 3: $7
- Match 2 + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 + Powerball: $4
- Powerball only: $4
The odds of snagging the jackpot sit at about 1 in 292 million, while the chance of winning any prize is roughly 1 in 24.9. Those long odds keep the game exciting, and the promise of a massive payout draws millions of ticket buyers across the 45 participating states, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The cash‑option figure isn’t a random number; it reflects the actual cash the lottery holds in its reserve account after covering future prize liabilities. Choosing the lump sum means you’ll owe federal tax of up to 37 % plus any state tax where the ticket was sold. Pennsylvania, for instance, adds a 3.07 % state tax, while Connecticut imposes a 6.99 % tax—so the take‑home amount can vary widely.
When the jackpot hit $114 million, it tied for the seventh‑largest Powerball prize in the game’s 30‑year history. The all‑time record remains a $2.04 billion jackpot hit in November 2022. Still, a $100 million‑plus prize feels huge for most players, especially in states where the minimum ticket price is just $2.
Powerball draws happen three times a week—Monday, Wednesday and Saturday—at 10:59 PM Eastern. With no jackpot winner on Monday, the prize will roll over again for the next drawing on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, likely nudging the amount even higher.
Analysts say the next drawing could push the jackpot into the $130‑million range if it rolls over again, reigniting the frenzy of lottery‑ticket buyers who line up at retail locations and scan QR codes on their phones. Social media buzz typically spikes after each draw, with hopeful players posting “I won” screenshots that turn out to be jokes or scams.
