BERLIN, Vt. – September 2, 2025 – The Vermont Lottery and the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) anticipate Wednesday’s (9/3) Powerball jackpot to reach $1.3 billion, the fifth largest advertised jackpot in Powerball’s history.
 

The billion-dollar-plus jackpot has increased Powerball ticket sales in Vermont by 171.34% in one week. Ticket sales for last Monday’s (8/25) Powerball draw were $163,947, compared to $445,008 in ticket sales for this Monday’s (9/1) Powerball drawing. The average ticket sales for Monday draws in FY26 were $55,732.

Since all profits from the Vermont Lottery are directed to the state’s Education Fund, the uptick in lottery sales is a boost to the state’s Education Fund. “The winner during these large jackpot runs is the Vermont Education Fund,” said Vermont Lottery Director Tammy Pidgeon. “While we always hope for a Vermonter to win one of these substantial jackpots, the increase in ticket sales alone benefits our Vermont Lottery agents, and the Education Fund.”

Powerball jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity or a lump sum payment (cash option). Wednesday’s jackpot has an estimated cash value of $589.0 million.
Both advertised prize options are prior to federal and jurisdictional taxes. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59pm. Tickets are on sale at more than 600 Vermont Lottery agents statewide. For more information, please visit vtlottery.com.
 

About Vermont Lottery: Vermont Lottery is a division within the Department of Liquor and Lottery that provides a regulatory framework of licensing, compliance, enforcement, and education for the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and gaming entertainment, ensuring public safety, and contributing 100% of profits to Vermont communities through the Education fund.
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