Fort Worth, Texas, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Two tickets sold in Texas and Missouri have split a staggering lottery jackpot worth $1.787 billion, marking a transformative moment in lottery history. The winning numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball 17 have ignited excitement and speculation in both states. Winners must claim their prizes by March 5 and decide between a lump sum or annuity payout. The community eagerly awaits the identities of these fortunate winners while the jackpot emphasizes the allure of lottery participation.
Fort Worth, Texas
Two winning tickets have split the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, totaling $1.787 billion, from the Powerball drawing held on September 6, 2025. The massive prize was shared by players in Texas and Missouri, each holding tickets that matched all five main numbers plus the Powerball number, leading to a split of the grand total.
Details of the Winning Numbers
The winning sequence for the drawing was 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball number 17. Both tickets that matched all six numbers were sold at different locations, signaling a significant game-changing moment for the players and stores involved.
Locations of Winning Tickets
The winning ticket from Texas was purchased at Big’s 103 gas station and convenience store in Fredericksburg. The other winning ticket was sold at a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri. The Texas retailer stands to receive a $250,000 bonus for selling a winning ticket, though the retailer bonus amount for Missouri remains undisclosed.
Claiming the Jackpot
Winners have until March 5, 2025, to claim their prizes, which they can choose to receive as either a lump sum of $410.3 million or an annuity of $893.5 million. The process of claiming involves an in-person visit to the respective state lottery headquarters, and it typically takes several weeks to verify and process the winners’ claims.
Unclaimed Prizes and Ongoing Search
As of nearly a week after the drawing, neither of the winners has come forward publicly. The vetting process for verifying big jackpot winners can range from several weeks to a month, delaying official confirmation. This silence leaves the public speculating about the identities and locations of the lucky winners.
Historical Context and Significance
This drawing ended a lottery jackpot drought that began on May 31, 2025, after no tickets matched all numbers in previous draws, causing the prize to grow steadily. The current jackpot is the second-largest in U.S. history; only the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California on November 7, 2022, surpasses it.
First-time Record Breaker for Missouri
This is the first time Missouri has been linked to a billion-dollar lottery winner in recent history, marking a milestone in state lottery records. It also highlights how such enormous prizes influence player participation nationwide.
Likelihood of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain extremely slim, approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Despite the low chances, the allure of massive jackpots continues to draw millions of players to participate in the game.
Community and Retailer Reactions
Many residents and store managers expressed hope that a local person or family was the lucky winner. The manager at the Fredericksburg store mentioned a desire for a local resident to win, particularly amid recent flooding events affecting Kerrville, Texas. Customers reflected similar sentiments, wishing for a winner in need or someone from the community to benefit from the life-changing sum.
Claim Process and Regulations
Players are advised that lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. When purchasing tickets, bettors must choose either the cash value or annuity option immediately, as this selection cannot be changed later. The Texas Lottery emphasizes the importance of ticket sales in supporting various community initiatives and public causes.
Additional Context
This jackpot marks the 13th instance in U.S. history where a lottery jackpot has crossed the billion-dollar mark, underscoring the increasing size and popularity of lottery jackpots across the country. The growth in jackpot amounts is driven by rollovers, with recent increases following a period of no winners that allowed the prize amount to surge significantly.
The remarkable size of this draw’s jackpot, its record-setting status, and the anticipation around its winners continue to keep the Powerball at the forefront of American lottery culture. As the claim period remains open, authorities urge winners to come forward and claim their prize within the designated timeframe.
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Additional Resources
- TCPalm
- Wikipedia: Powerball
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