Powerball and Mega Millions: Lottery Updates for September 2025

Why this matters: Keeping track of lottery results allows players to stay informed about potential winnings and upcoming opportunities to win big.

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, offering a substantial prize for players. Similarly, the Powerball jackpot resets to a significant amount, providing another chance for hopeful winners. Lottery drawings occur multiple times a week, creating frequent opportunities for participation. You can purchase tickets at various locations or online in participating states via services like Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots:

$2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California.

$1.787 billion — Sept. 6, 2025; Missouri, Texas.

$1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023; California.

$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.

$1.326 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon.

$1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California.

$842 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan.

$768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin.

$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts.

$754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington.

The next Mega Millions drawing is on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The next Powerball drawing is on Monday, September 15, 2025.

A single Powerball ticket costs $2.

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some states also allow online ticket purchases through services like Jackpocket.

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