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Florida Powerball lottery: Winning numbers drawn on September 3 for $1.4B jackpot

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Updated  September 3, 2025 3:15pm EDT
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The Brief

    • Florida players will have a chance at a massive $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, Sept. 3, with a cash option of $589 million.
    • This prize ranks as the fifth-largest in Powerball history and the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery games.
    • The winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 3 are 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and the red Powerball 22. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

ORLANDO, Fla. - What would you do with $1.4 billion, or even half that? That's the estimated jackpot ahead of Wednesday's historic Powerball lottery. 

What are winning Powerball numbers for September 3? 

Powerball drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, which means all Powerball tickets have to be purchased before that deadline. The winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 3 are 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and the red Powerball 22. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

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How much is the Powerball Jackpot? What is the cash option?

The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion with an estimated cash value of $589 million. This is the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history and the ninth-largest jackpot among U.S. lottery games, officials said.

Where can I buy a Powerball ticket? How old do I have to be? How much is a Powerball ticket?

Powerball and other lottery tickets are sold at authorized Florida Lottery retailers, which typically include gas stations, convenience stores, markets, and grocery stores. Click here to find a retailer near you. 

You have to be at least 18 years old to buy a lottery ticket in Florida, according to Florida law.

Powerball tickets are $2 per play. You can add the "Power Play" option for an additional $1, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. That multiplier is randomly selected before each drawing. The 10x multiplier is only in place when the jackpot is $150 or less. 

What are the odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, matching all 5 numbers + the Powerball number, are 1 in 292,201,338.

The odds of winning $1 million, matching all 5 numbers, are 1 in 11,688,053.

The overall odds of winning are 1 in 24.87.

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What is the largest Powerball jackpot ever?

The largest Powerball jackpot was $1.326 billion, set on April 6, 2024. That jackpot ballooned after 42 consecutive drawings.

The winning ticket was ultimately sold in Oregon, according to a news release.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Florida Lottery website and the Powerball drawing from September 3, 2025.

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