Even though Saturday’s Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion was won in Missouri and Texas, New York State’s public schools and Lottery retailers continue to win big with ticket sales and commissions totaling $154 million during the most recent jackpot rollup.

The multi-state Powerball jackpot started building on June 2, 2025 and culminated with the September 6, 2025 drawing for $1.787 billion. During that time, Powerball ticket sales in New York State generated $64.3 million for public schools and $11 million in commissions for lottery retailers – many of which are small businesses.

New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer said, “Massive jackpots generate additional excitement, which in-turn delivers increased sales that directly benefit New York’s public schools and small businesses. Plus, more than 100 lucky New Yorkers won life-changing prizes during the three-month run. The New York Lottery is proud to deliver such fun, beneficial, and lucrative games for New Yorkers of legal age to enjoy.”

In addition, New York State sold 110 winning Powerball prizes of at least $50,000 during the three-month rollup, including:

About the NY Lottery
The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in Lottery Aid to Education for FY 2024-2025 to help support education in New York State.

The New York Lottery is committed to providing players with a range of fun, entertaining games in a socially responsible manner. Those seeking help can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or call New York State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.