Near-record Powerball jackpot generated more than $75 million for NYS schools & retailers

New York Gaming Commission Press Release

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, and culminated with the Sept. 6 drawing for $1.787 billion. During that time, Powerball ticket sales in New York 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 sold 110 winning Powerball prizes of at least $50,000 during the three-month rollup, including:

√ Seven Powerball second prize winners of $1 million;

√ Two Power Play third prize winners of $200,000;

√ Five Power Play third prize winners of $150,000;

√ Seven Power Play third prize winners of $100,000; and

√ Eighty-nine Powerball third prize winners of $50,000.

More 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 2024-25 to help support education in this 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 www.NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or call New York’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.