See which states are the luckiest in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes shares which states have claimed the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots wins.
The numbers are out, but the biggest question is still unanswered: Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
Monday night’s Powerball drawing offered an estimated $389 million jackpot, with a lump-sum cash option of $161.9 million. While the winning numbers have been drawn, lottery officials have not yet announced whether a ticket matched all six numbers to claim the top prize.
For now, Powerball players across the country are checking their tickets and waiting for the official results. If someone matched all six numbers, the jackpot run will come to an end with another life-changing payout. If not, the grand prize will roll over once again and grow even larger for the next drawing.
What are the winning numbers for the September 28 Powerball?
The winning numbers: 17-21-29-42-49 and Powerball 07
Power Play: 3x
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Wednesday, September 30, at around 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawing can be watched live on Powerball’s website, and players can rewatch clips on its YouTube channel.
Powerball drawings occur every week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Biggest Powerball jackpots ever won
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 in California
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025 in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 in California
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024 in Oregon
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 in California
- $1 billion on Aug. 12, 2026 in Illinois
- $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan
- $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019 in Wisconsin
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Depending on local laws, players may also be able to purchase tickets online.
To play, select five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Players can also add Power Play for an extra $1 to boost non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
Prefer to leave it to chance? Choose a Quick Pick and let the computer generate your numbers.
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. If no one wins, the jackpot rolls over and continues to grow.
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball?
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy a Powerball ticket.
Anyone who meets the legal age requirement where the ticket is purchased, generally 18 or older, can play while visiting a participating jurisdiction. Winners who live outside the United States are eligible to claim prizes, although taxes may apply.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.