Summary
The Powerball lottery held on Labor Day had a jackpot of $1.1 billion, making it the fifth-largest in Powerball history. Winning numbers were drawn, but it was not immediately clear if anyone won the jackpot. Powerball drawings happen three times a week, and the odds of winning the jackpot are very slim.
Key Facts
- The Labor Day Powerball jackpot was $1.1 billion, with a cash option of almost $500 million before taxes.
- This was the 40th drawing since the last jackpot win on May 31 in California.
- The longest streak without a jackpot winner in Powerball history is 42 drawings.
- The winning numbers on Labor Day were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the Powerball was 5.
- Powerball drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 pm ET.
- The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
- Tickets must be bought 1-2 hours before the drawing, depending on the state.
- Prize amounts vary based on the number of matching numbers and whether the Power Play option is used.
