The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $1.8 billion ahead of the Saturday, Sept. 6, drawing. It is now the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The cash value payout is $826.4 million.
The full Powerball jackpot has yet to be claimed, but Ohio saw multiple winners from the Wednesday, Sept. 3, drawing, including two $100,000 prize-winning tickets sold in Dayton and Toledo, as well as a $1 million ticket sold at a Sheetz in Canfield.
Here’s how to play and watch the $1.8 billion Powerball drawing on Sept. 6.
What time is the Saturday, Sept. 6, Powerball drawing? How to watch, livestream tonight’s drawing
The next Powerball drawing will take place Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Drawings are broadcast live at those times and live-streamed on the Powerball website.
How much is a Powerball ticket?
Powerball tickets cost $2.
What’s the latest time you can purchase a Powerball ticket?
In Ohio, the cutoff time to buy a Powerball ticket is 10 p.m. ET on the day of a drawing.
Is it legal to buy lottery tickets online?
Typically, yes.
However, Ohioans can no longer order Powerball tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Ohio suspended Jackpocket because it was not in compliance with the Ohio Lottery Commission’s retailer terms and conditions, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
If playing the lottery online or through an app, it’s important to choose a reliable platform that is licensed and regulated to ensure that your purchase is safe and secure.
Where are lottery, Powerball tickets sold in Ohio?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot? How to check your lottery tickets
You can check Powerball’s official website for the latest results. The Ohio Lottery also shows the winning Powerball numbers based on current and previous drawing dates.
Winning numbers for Sept. 3, 2025
Wednesday’s winning numbers: 3-16-29-61-69, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
How do you play Powerball?
Here’s how the game works: Once you purchase your ticket, you’ll pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. Participants can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes.
Have a winning Powerball ticket? How to claim your prize
The Ohio Lottery says you should take these steps if you win a jackpot. Powerball tickets do expire, and in Ohio, you must claim your prize within 180 days of the drawing date.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Powerball jackpot $1.8 billion for Sept. 6 drawing. How to watch, check numbers, buy tickets
Reporting by Alex Perry, Canton Repository / The Repository
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