Charlotte, North Carolina, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Three lottery players in North Carolina are now $100,000 richer after winning in the latest Powerball drawing. The winning numbers included 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball number 17. While the jackpot soared to $1.8 billion, players benefitted from matching key numbers thanks to the Power Play option, which doubled their prizes. The excitement continues as the next drawing offers a $20 million jackpot, capturing the interest of many hopefuls across the state.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Three North Carolina lottery players started their week $100,000 richer following Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, which featured winning numbers of 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball number 17. This drawing not only made local players fortunate but also saw the Powerball jackpot climb to a staggering $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
While two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas claimed the grand prize, four North Carolina players matched four white-ball numbers and the red Powerball number, each winning $100,000 thanks to the active 2x “Power Play” option. Without the Power Play, the prize for matching four white-ball numbers and the Powerball would have been $50,000.
Beyond these substantial winnings, over 200 other players in North Carolina enjoyed smaller victories, winning $200 for matching either four white-ball numbers or three white-ball numbers along with the Powerball. Some of these players also opted for the Power Play option, which allowed them to double their winnings.
The recent winnings followed a previous significant victory by a local group of co-workers known as “The Money Team.” This team purchased a winning ticket at a Walmart in Charlotte on August 23, matching the same Powerball numbers. Initially believing their ticket was worth only $500, the co-workers were astonished to find out during a group call that they actually won $100,000. After accounting for state and federal taxes, the group took home a total of $71,751.
Following Saturday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot has now reset to $20 million for the next drawing on Monday night, which gives players yet another opportunity to try their luck. The current jackpot sits at an impressive $1.4 billion, with a cash equivalent of $634.3 million available for the next winner.
The excitement surrounding the Powerball has continued to grow, especially considering the jackpot’s impressive climb. The $1.8 billion jackpot was the result of an accumulation of unsuccessful drawings, drawing considerable attention from both players and the media alike. The only larger jackpot in history was the $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in 2022, setting a record that many are eager to challenge as play continues.
Lottery players across North Carolina and the country eagerly await the next drawing, where the prospect of life-changing winnings remains alive and well. The thrill of potentially joining the ranks of recent winners continues to inspire excitement amongst participants, many of whom are hopeful that their numbers might lead to the next big jackpot.
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- WCNC
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- WBTV
- Google Search: Powerball jackpot
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- Google Scholar: lottery prizes
- Charlotte Observer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- WXII 12
- Google News: lottery news
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