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Powerball Hits $1 Billion; Mega Millions Soars to $277 Million

8/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot for August 29, 2025, is $277 million; winning numbers are 13-31-32-44-45, Mega Ball 21.
A Florida ticket won $3 million in the August 26 drawing; the next drawing is on September 2, 2025.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the August 30 drawing, the sixth occurrence of this amount.

History

Historical Context

The Powerball lottery, established in 1992, has seen escalating jackpots, notably reaching $1.586 billion in 2016. This surge in interest is linked to the 2009 agreement allowing cross-selling with Mega Millions, which has also contributed to rising ticket sales and state revenues. As of now, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $277 million, reflecting a growing trend in lottery participation.

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Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot for August 29, 2025, is $277 million; winning numbers are 13-31-32-44-45, Mega Ball 21.
A Florida ticket won $3 million in the August 26 drawing; the next drawing is on September 2, 2025.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the August 30 drawing, the sixth occurrence of this amount.

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