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**Headline: Powerball Numbers Drawn for $1.4 Billion Jackpot – Check Your Tickets!**

Millions across the nation are eagerly checking their Powerball tickets after Wednesday night’s drawing for an estimated $1.444 billion jackpot. The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, were **3, 16, 29, 61, 69**, and the Powerball number is **22**. The Power Play was **2X**.

This massive prize is the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the sixth-largest lottery jackpot of all time. The cash option for the jackpot is estimated at $634.3 million.

While the jackpot remains the biggest draw, even matching a single number – the Powerball – wins a prize of $4. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot. Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing grows to an estimated $336 million with a cash option of $151.3 million after no Mega Millions tickets matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, according to megamillions.com.Tuesday’s winning numbers were 7, 17, 35, 40, 64, and the Mega Ball was 23.

Drawings are held three times per week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.

Good luck to all players!

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* **Concise Headline:** A clear and attention-grabbing headline.
* **Focus on the Win:** The article quickly highlights the amount and encourages readers to check their tickets.
* **Relevant Details:** The winning numbers, date, and jackpot size are prominent.
* **Simplified Language:** I tried to make the explanation of how to win simple and easy to understand.
* **Removed Unnecessary Detail:** Lists of past winners were not included as they are not newsworthy without a current winner.
* **Included Mega Millions:** Included the value of the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing.

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