On Sept. 6, a Missourian and Texan managed to match all five white-ball numbers plus the red Powerball number to win the nation's second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, as well as the largest prize in their respective states.

Here's what we know about the Missouri winner of the nearly $1.8 billion Powerball. More: Who's the largest jackpot winner in Missouri history? A look back at previous winners

Who won $1.787 billion Powerball drawing in September 2025?

Two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Sept. 6 drawing, with the jackpot having reached $1.787 billion.

The Missouri Lottery announced Sept. 22 that the jackpot winner from Missouri has claimed his half of the jackpot, saying he plans to take time off and enjoy the experien

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