The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s Powerball drawing were 02-24-45-53-64, with the Powerball 5 and a Power Play of 2, according to an Associated Press report published by ABC News. The estimated jackpot for the drawing was $35 million.
The drawing was held Wednesday night and the numbers were released in the early hours of Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Lottery officials encourage players with tickets matching the numbers to sign the back of their tickets and contact their state lottery for verification and claim instructions. Prize-claim deadlines and procedures vary by state.
Powerball is played across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. A ticket costs $2, and adding the Power Play option generally costs an additional $1; the Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes when a player holds a winning ticket and the Power Play option is selected. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338.
Winners of large prizes typically have the option to take a lump-sum payment or an annuity paid over many years; the structure and tax treatment of a prize can differ by jurisdiction, and winners are advised to consult financial and legal advisors. State lottery websites provide official confirmation of winning numbers, prize levels and the locations of retailers that sold winning tickets. Aggregators such as Jackpot.com also track and publish lottery results.
The multi-state Powerball game has been a fixture of American gaming and popular culture for decades, drawing attention when jackpots grow to headline size. While some drawings produce multimillion-dollar headlines, many prizes awarded in any single drawing are for smaller, lower-tier matches. Lottery play remains a form of entertainment for many, and state lotteries have diverse rules governing prize payouts, unclaimed prize funds and the allocation of lottery revenue.
Players and members of the public seeking confirmation of the winning numbers, information on prize tiers or guidance on claiming a prize should consult their state lottery office or the official Powerball website. State offices also provide details on deadlines for claiming prizes, required documentation and any available support for winners.
This report is based on Associated Press coverage distributed by ABC News. For additional lottery results and updates, official state lottery sites and national result aggregators can be consulted.