Powerball jackpot numbers for September 23 revealed - Check who won the $332 million top prize on Wednesday night?

The Powerball Jackpot has climbed to $332 million for the September 23, Wednesday drawing following the failure of any player to match all the five white balls along with the red Powerball number in the last draw. This new lottery provides players another chance of making a life-changing win. The announced amount of $332 million jackpot is the annuity prize money paid over 30 years. One may also opt for a one-time cash prize money, which is estimated to be worth $141.7 million. Both amounts are before federal taxes and any state taxes that may apply.

POWERBALL JACKPOT ODDS REMAIN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT

Hitting the jackpot in Powerball requires that you have a ticket that matches all the five white balls and also the red ball called Powerball. The jackpot is very hard to hit since the odds are about 1 in 292.2 million. However, a ticket does not necessarily need to match all the numbers to win a prize. Powerball comes with nine levels of prizes, where the winning depends on the combination of matching the white balls and the Powerball. This means a ticket can still win a prize even if it falls well short of hitting the jackpot.

ILLINOIS TICKET WINS MASSIVE $1.04 BILLION JACKPOT

The most recent winning of the Powerball took place on August 12 when the ticket bought in Illinois matched all six numbers and won an estimated jackpot of $1.04 billion. This broke a record of 44 draws without any winner and became the eighth largest prize ever won in Powerball. This person can either choose a total prize money for 30 years or take an estimated $450.5 million lump sum prize.

However, Illinois is not the only state which enjoyed having a winner of the Powerball jackpot. In January, there was a ticket won in North Carolina and got an estimated prize of $209.3 million. In March, the jackpot of $250.8 million was won by a ticket bought in Arkansas, followed by the one won in Delaware for an estimated $231 million in April.

Powerball jackpots grow each time a drawing ends without a ticket matching all six winning numbers. That rollover system has produced some eye-popping prizes over the years. The all-time Powerball record remains the incredible $2.04 billion jackpot won in 2022. The game also produced two enormous jackpots in 2025, worth $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion.

Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. If no ticket hits the jackpot in Monday's drawing, the prize will roll over once again, pushing the jackpot higher for the next drawing.

Powerball winning numbers for September 23

The winning numbers for September 23 (Wednesday): 05-15-26-29-30 and the Powerball is: 14. The Powerplay was 5X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on September 26, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.