The Powerball jackpot is soaring to an estimated $1.3 billion (approximately R24 billion!), creating a frenzy of excitement across the globe. No one snagged the top prize in the Labor Day drawing on Monday, September 1st, but that just means the stakes are even higher for the next draw.
Million-Dollar Wins Across the US
While the grand prize remained elusive, ten lucky tickets across the United States matched all five white balls, each winning a cool $1 million. These winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. One of those lucky million-dollar tickets was sold at a CVS pharmacy in Detroit, located at 18585 E Warren Avenue. Imagine the surprise of the winner!
Powerball Numbers for September 1st
In case you missed it, the winning Powerball numbers for Monday, September 1st, were: 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the Powerball number was 5.
How to Play Powerball in South Africa (If You Could!)
While Powerball is primarily a US lottery, many South Africans dream of playing. Officially, you can't participate directly unless you're in the US or another participating country. However, the sheer size of the jackpot sparks discussions about lottery participation and responsible gambling.
When is the Next Powerball Draw?
Mark your calendars! The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, at 11 p.m. ET. This will be the 41st attempt to win the jackpot since it was last won in California on May 31, 2025. Will someone finally claim the massive prize?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are famously long, around 1 in 292 million. But as they say, you have to be in it to win it! Good luck to all those participating!