Fredericksburg, Texas, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Two winning Powerball tickets, one sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the other in St. Louis, Missouri, have matched all five numbers, resulting in a shared jackpot of $1.787 billion. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 17. Each winner has the option to choose between a $893.5 million annuity or a $410.3 million lump sum payment. The winners must claim their prizes by March 5, with Texas retailer eligible for a $250,000 bonus.
Fredericksburg, Texas – Two winning tickets have matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the September 6, 2025 drawing, resulting in a share of the $1.787 billion jackpot, which stands as the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history. The winning numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball number was 17.
The tickets were sold at two different locations: one at Big’s 103 gas station and convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the other at a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri. Both winning tickets now allow their holders the chance to claim their prize either through an annuity option estimated at $893.5 million or a lump-sum payment of $410.3 million.
The winners have until March 5, 2025, to claim their prizes, which they must do in person at their respective state lottery headquarters. Additionally, it is noteworthy that the Texas store is eligible for a $250,000 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket, while the bonus details for the Missouri retailer have yet to be disclosed.
Almost a week has passed since the drawing, but neither of the winners has come forward. Lottery officials have indicated that the vetting process for winners can take anywhere from weeks to a month. This event marks the first time Missouri has entered the “billion-dollar lottery prize winners” list.
The winnings end a long jackpot drought that began on May 31, 2025, with this current jackpot growth stemming from a prior rollover that reached $1.4 billion. The only larger jackpot in history was the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, won in California on November 7, 2022. Lottery statistics indicate that the chances of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in 292.2 million.
Players holding winning tickets must claim their prizes within 180 days from the drawing date. In Texas, players are required to choose between the cash value or annual payments when purchasing tickets, with this choice being final. Local sentiments have reflected a hope that the winner is someone in need, especially with recent flooding in Kerrville, Texas.
The Texas Lottery officials have pointed out the importance of lottery ticket sales in supporting community benefits and good causes. This jackpot marks the 13th instance of a lottery jackpot crossing the billion-dollar threshold in the United States.
Summary of Key Points
- Two winning tickets from Texas and Missouri split the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot.
- Winning numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, Powerball: 17.
- Winners can choose between an annuity of $893.5 million or a lump sum of $410.3 million.
- Winners have until March 5, 2025, to claim their prizes.
- Texas store eligible for a $250,000 retailer bonus, Missouri retailer bonus unknown.
- First billion-dollar lottery prize in Missouri.
- Chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
FAQ
- What are the winning numbers for the September 6, 2025 Powerball drawing?
- The winning numbers are 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball is 17.
- How much is the Powerball jackpot that was split?
- The jackpot amounts to $1.787 billion, shared by two winning tickets.
- Where were the winning tickets sold?
- One ticket was sold at Big’s 103 gas station in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the other at QuikTrip in St. Louis, Missouri.
- What options do the winners have to claim their prize?
- Winners can choose to receive an annuity of $893.5 million or a lump-sum payment of $410.3 million.
- When is the deadline to claim the lottery prizes?
- The deadline to claim the prizes is March 5, 2025.
- What is the probability of winning the Powerball jackpot?
- The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Jackpot Amount | $1.787 billion |
| Number of Winners | 2 |
| Winning Locations | Fredericksburg, Texas & St. Louis, Missouri |
| Winning Numbers | 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 (Powerball: 17) |
| Claim Options | Annuity: $893.5 million or Lump-sum: $410.3 million |
| Claim Deadline | March 5, 2025 |
| Retailer Bonus (Texas) | $250,000 |
| Probability of Winning | 1 in 292.2 million |
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