Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion: Winning Numbers and How to Play
TL;DR
The Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion for the Labor Day weekend drawing, with winning numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17. After nearly three months without a grand-prize winner, ticket sales surged, and the jackpot was increased from $950 million. The winner can choose between a lump sum of $453.1 million or an annuity. The game has generated over $36 billion for good causes since 1992, with the current jackpot ranking sixth among the largest Powerball prizes.
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