It was a night of hope, anticipation, and, for a lucky few, celebration as lottery players across the United States tuned in to the latest round of draw results on August 25, 2025. From the rolling plains of South Dakota to the bustling streets of Rhode Island, millions held their breath, clutching tickets and dreaming of life-changing wins. The numbers have been drawn, and the results are in—now, the race is on to see who, if anyone, will step forward to claim a share of the enormous prizes on offer.
According to the South Dakota Lottery, the Powerball numbers for August 25, 2025, were 16, 19, 34, 37, and 64, with the Powerball being 22 and a Power Play of 3. These same numbers were echoed in Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island, as reported by their respective lottery organizations, reflecting the multi-state nature of the Powerball game. The widespread participation in this national lottery underscores its enduring appeal—after all, who hasn’t daydreamed about what they’d do with a sudden windfall?
But Powerball wasn’t the only game in town. The Lucky For Life draw, held daily at 9:38 p.m. Central Time, delivered its own set of winning numbers: 01, 04, 12, 17, and 20, with a Lucky Ball of 06. This combination, too, was reported consistently across South Dakota, Kansas, Kentucky, and Rhode Island, offering players the tantalizing prospect of $1,000 a day for life, or a generous lump-sum payout, as the Rhode Island Lottery points out. Winners of the top Lucky For Life prize can opt to collect their winnings for a minimum of 20 years or take a one-time cash payment—a choice that, for some, might be as daunting as picking the winning numbers themselves.
In Kansas, the lottery action was particularly lively. The Kansas Lottery reported not just the Powerball and Lucky For Life results, but also the winning numbers for Pick 3 (Midday: 8-9-7, Evening: 0-0-1), 2 By 2 (Red Balls: 09-21, White Balls: 22-23), Lotto America (01-04-05-10-28, Star Ball: 08, ASB: 02), and Super Kansas Cash (04-10-13-23-29, Cash Ball: 20). With so many games on offer, it’s no wonder Kansans are keen to try their luck—every draw is another chance at a big win.
Meanwhile, in Mississippi, the Mississippi Lottery had its own suite of draws. The Mississippi Match 5 numbers were 01, 14, 17, 21, and 22. Cash 3’s Midday draw produced 8-2-2 with a Fireball of 4, and the Evening draw yielded 6-9-1 with a Fireball of 9. Cash 4’s Midday numbers were 8-3-9-9 (FB: 4), and the Evening numbers were 6-3-4-8 (FB: 9). Cash Pop delivered 07 for the Midday and 01 for the Evening. Each of these results represents not just a string of numbers, but a moment of hope for players across the state.
The Kentucky Lottery also had a busy night. Cash Ball players saw the numbers 02, 03, 14, and 30, with the Cash Ball coming up as 24. Pick 3 and Pick 4 offered both midday and evening draws, with Pick 3 Evening at 5-6-0 and Midday at 5-3-8, while Pick 4 Evening was 2-8-5-5 and Midday was 8-4-5-2. For Powerball, Kentuckians saw the same numbers as their counterparts in other states: 16-19-34-37-64, Powerball 22, Power Play 3. There was also a Powerball Double Play draw, with numbers 15-16-23-52-66 and Powerball 25.
Players in Virginia had their own set of draws to follow, as detailed by the Virginia Lottery. In addition to the Powerball, Pick 3 Night came up 2-2-4 (FB: 6) and Day 1-5-4 (FB: 9). Pick 4 Night was 8-3-8-1 (FB: 7), Day 3-6-0-1 (FB: 3). Pick 5 Night: 2-9-3-5-3 (FB: 9); Day: 1-3-8-4-3 (FB: 5). The Cash4Life draw was 03-22-39-44-56, Cash Ball 04, and Cash Pop delivered its own spread of numbers at various times throughout the day. Cash 5, another popular game, saw 10-14-26-33-35 drawn. With so many draws each day, Virginia players have no shortage of opportunities to test their luck.
Rhode Island’s lottery enthusiasts had plenty to watch as well. The Rhode Island Lottery reported the Numbers Midday draw as 8-7-1-6 and the Evening as 3-4-5-1. Wild Money, another local favorite, came up 04-06-08-22-30 with an Extra of 11. For those with dreams of the big leagues, Powerball and Lucky For Life offered the same national results as elsewhere. Rhode Island also offers flexibility to its major winners: Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winners can choose between a cash or annuity payment, while Lucky For Life top prize winners can opt for a lump sum or guaranteed income for at least 20 years.
Claiming a prize, of course, is its own process—and it varies from state to state. In South Dakota, prizes up to $100 can be claimed at any lottery retailer, while prizes over $101 must be claimed from the Lottery by mail or in person, depending on the amount. Jackpot-winning tickets for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, or top prizes for Lucky For Life, must be presented in person at a Lottery office. Kansas allows winners to redeem prizes up to $599 at any retailer, but anything over that requires a trip to the lottery office or a mail-in claim. Mississippi’s threshold is $599 for retailers, with larger prizes needing to be claimed at headquarters or by mail, and anything $100,000 or more requiring an in-person visit. In Rhode Island, prizes under $600 can be claimed at retailers, but anything higher must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. Kentucky and Virginia offer similar procedures, with guidance available through their respective lottery organizations.
Draw times are also an important detail for regular players. Powerball is drawn at 9:59 p.m. Central Time in the Midwest states, 10:59 p.m. Eastern in Rhode Island and Virginia. Mega Millions is held at 10 p.m. Central or 11 p.m. Eastern, depending on the state. Other games, like Pick 3, Pick 4, and local favorites such as Wild Money or Match 5, have their own daily or near-daily schedules, giving players plenty of chances to try their luck.
For lottery hopefuls, the process is simple but thrilling: buy a ticket, pick your numbers (or let fate decide), and tune in for the draw. The odds may be long, but as every winner knows, someone has to hit the jackpot eventually. And for those holding the right combination from August 25, 2025, their lives may have just changed forever.