Powerball Drawing Tonight: $1.4 Billion Jackpot Awaits Winning Numbers
Powerball Drawing Tonight: $1.4 Billion Jackpot Awaits Winning Numbers
The multi-state lottery continues as players across the nation await the highly anticipated **Powerball drawing tonight**. The winning **Powerball numbers for tonight**, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, will be drawn for a massive estimated jackpot of $1.4 billion.
### **Tonight’s Powerball Drawing Details**
The **Powerball drawing** is scheduled to take place at approximately 11:00 PM ET. The numbers drawn will be the official **Powerball winning numbers tonight**.
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, September 3rd drawing are:
**3 - 16 - 29 - 61 - 69** and the **Powerball is 22**.
This jackpot is the fourth-largest in **Powerball** history. A sole winner can choose an annuitized prize of $1.4 billion or a one-time lump sum cash option of $634.3 million, before taxes.
### **Did Anyone Win the Powerball Tonight?**
The burning question on everyone's mind after the draw is: **did anyone win the Powerball tonight?** As of this moment, lottery officials have not announced any grand prize winners. This information will be updated as soon as it is confirmed. Check back to see **did someone win the Powerball** jackpot or if it will roll over to the next drawing.
You can check your tickets against the official **Powerball numbers** above. Remember, even if you didn't hit the jackpot, matching other numbers can still win significant **Powerball prizes**.
### **How to Play and Watch the Powerball Drawing**
The **Powerball lottery** is played by selecting five white balls from 1 to 69 and one red **Powerball** from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, players can add the **Power Play** multiplier to non-jackpot wins.
Many fans look to **watch the Powerball drawing live**. The drawing can typically be seen on local television stations or via live streams provided by state **lottery** websites. You can often **watch Powerball drawing live** on your local **CA Lottery**, **AZ Lottery**, or **Texas Lottery** YouTube channels or websites.
About the Jackpot and Previous Winners**
This is the largest **Powerball jackpot** since a $1.326 billion prize was won in April 2024. The **highest Powerball jackpot** ever recorded was over $2 billion, won in November 2022.
The last **Powerball winner** was on May 31st in **California**, who won a $204.5 million prize. Other big **Powerball winners** in 2025 include a ticket in Oregon ($328.5 million on Jan. 18) and another ($527 million on March 29).
### **State Lotteries and Tax Implications**
Players from various state lotteries, including the **CA Lottery**, **California Lottery**, **Arizona Lottery**, **Texas Lottery**, **Illinois Lottery**, and **NC Lottery**, are all participating. It's important to note that while federal taxes apply to winnings, state taxes vary. For example, **California Powerball** winnings are not subject to state tax, along with those in states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee.
### **What’s Next?**
If there is no winner **tonight**, the jackpot will grow even larger for the next drawing. The next **Powerball drawing** is on Saturday, September 6th.
**Good luck to all players!** Remember to play responsibly and check your **Powerball numbers** carefully.
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