Missouri and Texas Players Win $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers in the September 6 Powerball drawing, splitting the $1.787 billion jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball 17. The Texas ticket was purchased at a gas station-convenience store in Fredericksburg, according to the Texas Lottery.

Each winner can choose between an annuitized prize of $893.5 million, paid over 30 years, or a lump sum payment of $410.3 million, both before taxes.

This jackpot ended a streak of 41 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, dating back to May 31. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball tickets, priced at $2, are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur three times a week.

The jackpot now resets to $20 million for the next drawing on Monday.