Tue Sep 02 03:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and a rewrite of the text as a news article:

**Summary:**

The Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion for the August 30th drawing, making it the sixth-largest in Powerball history. The winning numbers were 3-18-22-27-33, and the Powerball was 17. As of August 31st, no winner had been announced, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.10 billion for the September 1st drawing. Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at various locations, including online in some states through Jackpocket. Players choose five white ball numbers (1-69) and one red Powerball number (1-26). Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

**News Article:**

**Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion After No Winner in $1 Billion Drawing**

Hoping to strike it rich? You’ll have another shot! The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched all the winning numbers in the August 30th drawing, which boasted a $1 billion prize.

The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were: 3-18-22-27-33, Powerball 17. The drawing marked the sixth-largest Powerball jackpot of all time, surpassing the $842 million prize won on January 1, 2024, in Michigan.

Lottery officials announced on Sunday, August 31st, that no one had claimed the grand prize. This pushes the jackpot even higher for the next drawing, scheduled for Monday, September 1st, just after 11 p.m. ET. The estimated cash value for the September 1st jackpot is $453.1 million.

Powerball tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. To play, you choose five numbers between 1 and 69 for the white balls, and one number between 1 and 26 for the red Powerball. You can also add the “Power Play” option for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot winnings. The “Quick Pick” option is also available if you prefer computer-generated numbers.

For those in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia, tickets can be conveniently purchased online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Remember to play responsibly.

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