On October 6, 2025, lottery players across the United States eagerly awaited the results of a fresh round of drawings, with hopes of life-changing fortunes resting on a handful of numbers. From the bustling streets of California to the rolling plains of South Dakota, and from Mississippi’s southern charm to the mountain vistas of Colorado and Virginia, millions tuned in or checked their tickets, wondering if this would finally be their lucky day.
According to the South Dakota Lottery, the Powerball numbers drawn that night were 28, 29, 32, 66, and 67, with the Powerball number 03 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. This combination echoed across several states, as Powerball is one of America’s largest multi-state lottery games, drawing participants from coast to coast. The excitement was palpable, as Powerball drawings are held at 9:59 p.m. Central Time every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and this particular evening was no exception to the feverish anticipation that surrounds the event.
The Colorado Lottery also reported the same Powerball numbers for October 6. In addition, Colorado players had a shot at the Powerball Double Play, which offered the numbers 09, 21, 37, 40, and 52, with Powerball 05. But the opportunities didn’t stop there. Lucky For Life, another multi-state game, revealed the numbers 06, 11, 30, 34, and 39, with Lucky Ball 10. For those who prefer state-specific games, Colorado offered Pick 3 (Midday: 3-8-1; Evening: 6-0-3), Cash 5 (01-07-11-16-17), Colorado Lotto+ (04-07-11-21-28-39), and Colorado Lotto+ Plus (05-08-19-23-34-39). Tickets for these games could be purchased in person at various retailers or online through the Jackpocket app, which has become increasingly popular for its convenience and digital ticket storage, as highlighted by the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
Meanwhile, the California Lottery also participated in the Powerball drawing, confirming the same winning numbers. Californians had additional chances to win with Daily 3 (Midday: 1-0-2; Evening: 6-9-6), Daily Derby (1st: 6 Whirl Win, 2nd: 4 Big Ben, 3rd: 3 Hot Shot, Race Time: 1:45.64), Fantasy 5 (05-07-10-16-28), and Daily 4 (7-2-5-0). The lottery’s broad offering of games ensures there’s something for every type of player, whether they chase massive jackpots or prefer the daily thrill of smaller draws.
Farther east, the Virginia Lottery announced its own set of results, joining the Powerball chorus with the same winning numbers. Virginia’s game roster included Pick 3 (Night: 6-1-1, FB: 3; Day: 3-6-2, FB: 4), Pick 4 (Night: 4-3-6-0, FB: 5; Day: 3-3-4-2, FB: 9), Pick 5 (Night: 0-8-7-1-2, FB: 3; Day: 8-2-0-2-3, FB: 3), Cash4Life (04-19-29-32-52, Cash Ball: 01), and Cash 5 (04-06-13-22-45). The state also featured Cash Pop, a game with drawings at multiple times throughout the day—Coffee Break, Lunch Break, Rush Hour, Prime Time, and After Hours—catering to those who want to try their luck at nearly any hour.
In the South, the Mississippi Lottery provided a diverse array of games and results for October 6. The Match 5 numbers were 03, 08, 10, 16, and 26. Cash 3, a game with both Midday and Evening draws, produced the numbers 5-0-8 (FB: 5) for Midday and 8-2-6 (FB: 3) for Evening. Cash 4 followed suit: Midday brought 5-9-7-2 (FB: 5), while Evening delivered 1-7-3-8 (FB: 3). Cash Pop, a fast-paced game, saw Midday’s lucky number as 09 and Evening’s as 14. As explained by the Mississippi Lottery, all these games are drawn daily, with Cash 3, Cash 4, and Cash Pop taking place at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Central Time, and Match 5 at 9:30 p.m.
Claiming a prize, of course, is its own process, and each state has its own set of rules and thresholds. In South Dakota, winnings of $100 or less can be claimed at any lottery retailer, while larger prizes require a trip to the Lottery office at 711 E. Wells Avenue in Pierre. For the really big wins—jackpot tickets for Dakota Cash, Lotto America, Lucky For Life’s top prize, or second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions—winners must present their tickets in person at a Lottery office, with the largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots claimed only in Pierre.
Mississippi’s system is similar but with its own quirks: prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized retailer, while those between $600 and $99,999 require a visit to the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood or a mail-in claim. For prizes of $100,000 or more, there’s no mailing it in—you have to show up in person, identification in hand, at the headquarters on River Oaks Drive. Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize, a detail that’s easy to overlook in the excitement of winning.
Colorado, California, and Virginia each have their own procedures, but the basics remain consistent: smaller prizes are easily claimed at retailers, while larger sums demand more paperwork, identification, and sometimes even a personal visit to a lottery office. In Colorado, for instance, the growing popularity of online ticket purchases and digital claims through Jackpocket is changing the landscape, offering more convenience for tech-savvy players.
Amid the excitement, a common thread runs through all these lotteries—the hope of a sudden windfall, the thrill of possibility, and the routines of daily and weekly drawings that have become a part of American culture. Whether it’s the massive Powerball jackpot or the daily suspense of Pick 3 and Cash Pop, these games continue to capture imaginations and, for a lucky few, deliver dreams that come true.
As the dust settles on October 6, 2025, players across the country are checking their tickets, some with shaking hands, others with a shrug and a smile, already planning for the next drawing. After all, as every lottery fan knows, there’s always another chance just around the corner.