Charlotte, North Carolina, September 8, 2025
News Summary
In North Carolina, three players are celebrating after winning $100,000 in a recent Powerball drawing. The excitement surrounded a colossal jackpot of $1.8 billion, with winning tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. Additionally, North Carolina players benefited from the Power Play feature, doubling their prize money. A local group known as ‘The Money Team’ also emerged as successful winners, receiving a surprising windfall. With the jackpot reset to $20 million, players are eagerly anticipating the next draw with an estimated prize of $1.4 billion.
Charlotte, North Carolina — Three Players Win $100,000 in Powerball Drawing
Three lottery participants in North Carolina have become recent $100,000 winners following the Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The drawing, which took place nationwide, drew enormous attention as the jackpot approached record-breaking levels.
Record Jackpot and Winning Numbers
The Powerball jackpot before the drawing reached $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Only a $2.04 billion jackpot from 2022 surpassed it. However, two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas claimed the entire jackpot by matching all six winning numbers. The winning numbers for the drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball 17.
North Carolina Winners and Prize Details
In North Carolina, four players matched four white-ball numbers along with the Powerball, earning each $100,000. This higher prize resulted from the active 2x “Power Play” feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings. If Power Play had not been active, these winners would have received $50,000 each for matching four white-ball numbers and the Powerball.
Besides the top winners, over 200 other players in North Carolina secured smaller prizes; these included 4 players matching four white-ball numbers or 3 white-ball numbers plus the Powerball, with some doubling their winnings thanks to the Power Play option. The typical prize for matching four white balls (without Power Play) is $50, but with Power Play, it can reach $200.
Jackpot Reset and Next Drawing
Following the Saturday night’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot was reset to $20 million for the upcoming Monday night drawing. The next jackpot is projected to be significantly larger, with an estimated $1.4 billion prize, which would equate to approximately $634.3 million in cash.
Notable Local Winner: “The Money Team”
A group of coworkers, calling themselves “The Money Team,” also hit a substantial prize. They purchased a Powerball ticket at a Walmart in Charlotte on August 23. Initially, they believed their winnings amounted to only $500, but during a group call, they discovered they had actually won $100,000. Following federal and state taxes, the team received a total of $71,751.
The unexpected windfall left them surprised and excited, as the group had only expected a modest prize. The win has been one of the notable local stories resulting from the recent Powerball activity.
Summary of the Latest Powerball Draw
The Saturday night Powerball drawing resulted in multiple winners across North Carolina and the country, with the jackpot split between two tickets. The record-breaking jackpot attracted widespread attention but was ultimately won in the multi-state ticket sales. North Carolina players continue to participate in upcoming draws, which are expected to have significantly higher jackpots, including the upcoming $1.4 billion prize in the next Powerball game.
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Additional Resources
- WCNC
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- WBTV
- Google Search: Powerball jackpot
- NC Lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prizes
- Charlotte Observer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- WXII 12
- Google News: lottery news
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