LANSING, MI -- Lottery players across the country hope this Labor Day is extra special for them as the Powerball jackpot for the Sept. 1 drawing is worth $1.1 billion. The current jackpot the fifth largest of all time, and has a cash option of $498.4 million.
Once again, MLive will provide results of the drawing shortly after it takes place at 11 p.m. EST.
There have been 39 drawings without a jackpot winner, leading to tonight's massive jackpot. The last time the grand prize was won came on May 31, when a player in California matched all five white balls and the red Powerball.
Powerball is offered in 45 States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and one red ball (1 to 26). Tickets cost $2 each.
For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Breakfast Club lottery club which claimed a $842 million jackpot in June 2024. The members plan to use the money to buy a home in Florida and travel.
And while they were lucky winners, it's smart for players to check their tickets immediately as a Powerball winner worth $250,000 sold in Bloomfield Hills in 2024 went unclaimed. That money went to the state's School Aid Fund.