For lottery enthusiasts across the Midwest and beyond, Saturday, September 13, 2025, was a night full of anticipation, as multiple state lotteries revealed their latest winning numbers. From Powerball to Pick 3, Lucky For Life to Cash Ball, hopeful players in Illinois, South Dakota, Kansas, Colorado, Kentucky, and Michigan eagerly checked their tickets, wondering if their luck had finally turned.
According to the Illinois Lottery, the Powerball numbers drawn were 28, 37, 42, 50, and 53, with a Powerball of 19 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. These same numbers echoed across state lines, as both the South Dakota Lottery, Kansas Lottery, Colorado Lottery, and Kentucky Lottery reported identical Powerball results for the evening. Whether you bought your ticket at a gas station in Denver, a grocery store in Topeka, or through an official courier app in Chicago, the suspense was the same: did those numbers match the ones in your hand?
But Powerball wasn’t the only game in town. Each state offered its own array of draw games, each with its own loyal following and unique set of numbers. In Illinois, for example, Pick 3 and Pick 4 are daily staples. The midday Pick 3 winning numbers were 6-7-5 with a Fireball of 6, while the evening numbers were 2-9-4 with a Fireball of 2. For Pick 4, the midday numbers came up as 6-7-6-8 (Fireball: 5) and the evening numbers as 7-1-1-5 (Fireball: 0). Illinois’ Lucky Day Lotto, another crowd favorite, delivered 01-09-16-22-24 at midday and 01-19-28-30-42 in the evening. The Lotto numbers for the state were 05-06-14-15-48-49, with an Extra Shot of 13.
Meanwhile, in Michigan, the Michigan Lottery offered a full slate of games. The Daily 3 midday numbers were 9-7-8, while the evening drawing produced 8-7-3. The Daily 4 midday was 5-0-8-6, and the evening combination was 1-9-0-6. For those playing Poker Lotto, the winning hand was QD-2D-3H-5S-7S. Fantasy 5 delivered two sets of numbers: 11-27-29-30-34 and 07-17-20-28-33. The Classic Lotto 47 numbers came up 08-24-25-33-35-36, and the Lotto Double Play was 15-20-28-31-41-47. And let’s not forget Daily Keno, which had a whopping 21 numbers drawn, including 01, 05, 07, 08, 09, 11, 16, 25, 30, 33, 35, 36, 41, 42, 44, 57, 63, 65, 68, 71, 75, and 76.
In South Dakota, the South Dakota Lottery reported that Lucky For Life produced the numbers 20-21-23-29-39 with a Lucky Ball of 11. Lotto America players were watching for 20-24-25-28-46, Star Ball: 01, and ASB: 03, while Dakota Cash hopefuls eyed 08-19-24-31-32.
Colorado’s lottery fans had their own set of results to check. Alongside the Powerball, the Colorado Lottery ran Powerball Double Play, which landed on 03-06-20-34-49 with a Powerball of 12. For Pick 3, the midday numbers were 2-7-6 and the evening 3-0-1. Cash 5 came up 02-08-21-23-28, and Colorado Lotto+ drew 01-06-09-18-37-38, with the Plus numbers being 06-07-08-22-35-39.
In Kansas, the Kansas Lottery Pick 3 midday numbers were 5-1-6, and the evening numbers were 8-6-1. 2 By 2, another local favorite, saw Red Balls 04-05 and White Balls 10-17. Super Kansas Cash players checked 01-12-14-22-32 with a Cash Ball of 15. Lucky For Life and Lotto America numbers matched those reported in other states: 20-21-23-29-39, Lucky Ball: 11, and 20-24-25-28-46, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 03, respectively.
Kentucky’s lottery results, as reported by the Kentucky Lottery, included Cash Ball numbers 02-09-24-35, with the Cash Ball being 15. Pick 3 evening was 2-8-7, midday 9-4-7; Pick 4 evening was 3-2-8-4, midday 5-1-4-8. Powerball and Powerball Double Play mirrored the national results, with Double Play numbers 03-06-20-34-49 and Powerball 12. Lucky For Life, too, matched the multi-state draw: 20-21-23-29-39, Lucky Ball: 11.
For those curious about when to play, each state runs its games on a specific schedule. Powerball drawings are universally held at 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, while Mega Millions happens at 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday. Other games, like Lucky For Life, Lotto America, and state-specific draws such as Illinois’ Lucky Day Lotto or Michigan’s Daily 3 and 4, have their own daily or semi-weekly schedules.
Claiming a prize can be as straightforward as visiting a retailer for smaller winnings or as involved as booking an appointment at a lottery office for major jackpots. In Illinois, prizes up to $600 can be claimed at retailers, claim centers, by mail, or through an e-Claim. For amounts above $10,000, an in-person visit or mail-in process is required, and winners must present a photo ID and proof of their Social Security number. South Dakota allows prizes of $100 or less to be claimed at any retailer, while bigger amounts require a mailed claim or in-person visit to the lottery office in Pierre. Kansas, Michigan, and Kentucky each have similar procedures, with claim forms and identification required for larger prizes.
Technology has also changed the way people play and claim lottery winnings. In Colorado, for example, tickets can be bought not only at traditional retail locations but also online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network. Players can pick their numbers, view their tickets, and even collect winnings using their phones or computers. The Jackpocket app, available in several states, has made the process more accessible, though eligibility restrictions and age requirements apply.
With such a variety of games and ways to play, the lottery remains a fixture of American life—a blend of hope, excitement, and, for a lucky few, life-changing fortune. Whether it’s the thrill of matching all five Powerball numbers or the satisfaction of a small win on Pick 3, the dream is alive and well in Illinois, South Dakota, Kansas, Colorado, Kentucky, and Michigan.
And while most will walk away empty-handed, for some, September 13, 2025, will be a date to remember. For everyone else, there’s always the next draw—and the next chance to strike it rich.