The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $409 million, with a cash value of $170.2 million, ahead of the drawing Wednesday, Sept. 30, after no ticket matched all six numbers on Sept. 28
The current jackpot run began after an Illinois player won an estimated $1.040 billion jackpot on Aug. 12, one of the largest Powerball prizes ever awarded.
While no one hit the jackpot Monday, a player in Puerto Rico won $2 million by matching five numbers and the Power Play, while players in Illinois, North Carolina and New York each won $1 million prizes.
Here’s what to know before Wednesday night’s drawing.
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
What are the winning numbers for the September 30 Powerball?
USA TODAY will post the winning numbers after the drawing, which takes place at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Saturday, October 3, 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.
A customer holds Powerball lottery tickets in Hawthorne, California on August 25, 2025.
Biggest Powerball jackpots ever won
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$2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 in California
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$1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 in Missouri and Texas
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$1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 in California
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$1.326 billion on April 6, 2024 in Oregon
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$1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 in California
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$842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan
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$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, tickets may also be purchased online.
Players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. For an additional $1, players can add Power Play, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
Players who don’t want to pick their own numbers can choose a Quick Pick and let the terminal generate selections randomly.
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white balls and the 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_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Powerball jackpot hits $409 million for tonight’s drawing
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