The latest Powerball numbers
The winning numbers for Saturday, September 5, 2026, were 15, 40, 47, 53 and 59. The red Powerball was 9, and the Power Play multiplier was 2X. The advertised annuity jackpot was $173 million. No ticket matched all five white balls plus the Powerball, so the top prize rolled forward. The official Powerball site listed one $1 million Match 5 winner in Texas.
Powerball’s official result page displayed an estimated $175 million figure in one updated view, while participating-lottery pages reported the drawing’s advertised jackpot as $173 million and the next drawing near $190 million. Such differences can reflect updated sales estimates and timing. The winning numbers—not a screenshot’s jackpot label—are the essential result. In any discrepancy, the official drawing record and the lottery where the ticket was purchased control.
September 2 and August 31 results
For Wednesday, September 2, the white balls were 3, 10, 29, 58 and 64; the Powerball was 14 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot was $146 million, and it rolled. On Monday, August 31, the white balls were 11, 17, 25, 37 and 49; the Powerball was 10 and the Power Play was 2X. That drawing’s estimated jackpot was $131 million, and it also rolled.
Searches for “Ohio Powerball winners Sept. 2” or “Ohio winners August 31, 2026” often surface local prizes rather than a jackpot winner. A ticket can win at nine prize levels, beginning with matching only the Powerball. The cleanest way to confirm an Ohio prize is to use the Ohio Lottery’s official ticket checker or take the ticket to an authorized retailer. Do not rely on a social-media post that omits the drawing date or multiplier.
How Powerball prizes work
A standard play costs $2. Players select five distinct white-ball numbers from 1 through 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 through 26. Matching all six wins the jackpot. Matching five white balls without the Powerball wins $1 million in most participating jurisdictions. Power Play costs an additional $1 and multiplies many non-jackpot prizes; the Match 5 prize becomes $2 million regardless of whether a larger multiplier is drawn.
The advertised jackpot is an annuity paid through one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that rise by 5%. A winner may instead choose the lower cash value, before federal and possible state or local taxes. The jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338 for each play. Buying more tickets increases the number of combinations held but does not make any single combination more likely.
How to check a ticket safely
First, match the printed drawing date. Then compare the five white balls without caring about their order; the red Powerball must match separately. Check whether Power Play appears on the ticket. Use the official Powerball website for the draw and the purchasing state’s lottery for claim rules. Sign the back of a physical ticket and store it securely before seeking advice on a large prize.
Legitimate lotteries do not require a winner to pay a fee by gift card, cryptocurrency or wire transfer before claiming. A message saying you won a drawing you never entered is a scam. Powerball tickets must be redeemed in the jurisdiction where they were sold, and deadlines vary. For a substantial win, consider speaking privately with a lawyer and tax professional before publicity or major purchases.
The next drawing
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern. The next estimated jackpot after the September 5 roll was approximately $190 million, with a cash option around $81.9 million, though final estimates can change with sales. Ticket-sales cutoffs vary by jurisdiction and may be well before draw time.
Lottery play should be entertainment, not a financial plan. Set a fixed amount you can afford to lose, never chase losses and remember that the advertised jackpot is not the cash amount deposited after taxes. If gambling stops feeling optional, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available by calling or texting 1-800-MY-RESET.