Texas Lottery Sees Major Powerball Win of $1.8 Billion

Fredericksburg, Texas, September 9, 2025

News Summary

The Texas Lottery has celebrated a monumental win as the Powerball jackpot reached approximately $1.8 billion, split between winners in Texas and Missouri. The winning Texas ticket was purchased at Big’s 103 Gas Station in Fredericksburg. This marks the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, following over 40 drawings without a winner. Alongside, Texas reports a surge in lottery wins, including multiple $1 million and $2 million tickets. The next drawing is set for $20 million, continuing the excitement for local players.

Austin, Texas – The Texas Lottery has renowned a significant triumph with the recent drawing of the Powerball, which saw a staggering jackpot of approximately $1.8 billion won and split between a winner in Texas and another in Missouri. The winning ticket in Texas was purchased at Big’s 103 Gas Station located at 11905 E. U.S. Highway 290 in Fredericksburg.

The Powerball drawing held on Saturday marked the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, a remarkable feat after more than 40 consecutive drawings without a winner since May 31. The winning numbers for the Powerball were 11-23-44-61-62 with a Powerball of 17.

In addition to the $1.8 billion jackpot, Texas continues to see a rise in lottery winners. In another recent drawing, a $1 million Powerball ticket was bought at a 7-Eleven gas station near Lakeline Mall in Austin and matched all five numbers. Additionally, a winning ticket worth $2 million was purchased at Super Food Mart #60 in Tyler, while another $1 million ticket was sold at a Murphy USA gas station in Midlothian, roughly 25 miles southwest of Dallas.

Winners from the recent Powerball drawing have the choice to accept their winnings over a period of 30 years, totaling approximately $893.5 million, or opt for a lump sum payment of around $410 million.

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, with an estimated jackpot of $20 million and a cash value of roughly $9.2 million. Tickets for the Powerball game are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, each costing $2. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in 292.2 million, while the odds of matching all five white balls without hitting the Powerball are 1 in 11,688,053.

Powerball drawings occur three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:12 p.m. Central Time. In Texas, ticket sales cease at 9 p.m. Central Time, nearly an hour before the drawing. Notably, online sales through lottery apps were banned by a state law enacted in June 2025, meaning tickets must be purchased in person at licensed retailers.

Recent Lottery Winners in Texas

• $1 million ticket at 7-Eleven near Lakeline Mall, Austin
• $2 million ticket at Super Food Mart #60, Tyler
• $1 million ticket at Murphy USA, Midlothian
• $1.8 billion ticket at Big’s 103 Gas Station, Fredericksburg

Powerball Jackpot Information

• Current jackpot: $20 million for the next drawing
• Highest jackpot in U.S. history: $2.04 billion (California, November 2022)
• Odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million

Conclusion

The exciting boom in lottery winnings across Texas shines a light on the thrill of the Powerball. With many locals engaging in the game, the anticipation for future drawings continues to grow, supported by the funding large jackpots draw in.

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Additional Resources

• The Statesman: Fredericksburg Powerball Jackpot Winner
• Google Search: Texas Powerball Winner
• KPEL 965: Texas Ticket Split Billion Dollar Powerball
• Google News: Powerball Jackpot
• KVUE: $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Austin
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Powerball
• NBC DFW: Cutoff Time for Powerball Ticket Purchase in Texas
• Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings
• USA Today: Powerball Jackpot Winners Missouri and Texas
• Wikipedia: Lottery

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