As lottery fever sweeps across continents, players from Maine to Johannesburg and Kerala to Washington, D.C., are glued to their screens and ticket stubs, hoping for that life-changing win. The past few days have seen a flurry of lottery results, with millions of dollars and rupees up for grabs, and a dizzying array of games offering everything from daily draws to bumper prizes. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest lottery outcomes, how these games are played, and what hopeful participants need to know about their chances and winnings.
In Maine, the state lottery announced the winning numbers for several popular games on September 11, 2025, giving local dreamers fresh hope. According to USA TODAY, the Pick 3 game produced winning numbers of 3-4-6 for the day draw and 6-9-5 for the evening. The Pick 4 game, known for its slightly higher stakes, yielded 5-9-2-5 in the day and 9-1-3-8 in the evening. For those chasing bigger prizes, the Lucky For Life game posted the numbers 05-40-42-47-48, with the all-important Lucky Ball being 10. Not to be left out, the Gimme 5 game offered up 15-25-30-31-33. Each of these draws, while perhaps lacking the astronomical jackpots of Powerball or Mega Millions, still represents a shot at a meaningful windfall for players across the state.
Drawings for Maine’s most coveted national games, Powerball and Mega Millions, are tightly scheduled: Powerball at 10:59 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and Mega Millions at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays. Local games like Pick 3 and Pick 4 are drawn daily at 1:10 p.m. and 6:50 p.m., while Lucky For Life takes place every night at 10:38 p.m. Gimme 5, meanwhile, is drawn at 6:59 p.m. Monday through Friday. For those who can’t get enough, Cash Pop offers five daily draws, starting bright and early at 8:30 a.m. and wrapping up at 11:30 p.m.
Buying tickets in Maine is a straightforward affair. As reported by USA TODAY, hopefuls can pick up tickets at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and even some airport terminals. For those who prefer the digital approach, the Jackpocket app—official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network—lets users select games and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and even collect winnings on their phones or computers. Jackpocket operates in Maine and several other U.S. states and territories, but eligibility restrictions apply, and players must be physically present where the service is available.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., the local lottery scene is just as lively. The DC Lottery announced the results for DC 2, DC 3, DC 4, DC 5, and Lucky For Life on September 11, 2025. According to USA TODAY, DC 2’s winning numbers were 0-4 at 1:50 p.m. and 8-0 at 7:50 p.m. DC 3 delivered 2-5-3, 4-5-8, and 0-3-0 across its three daily draws, while DC 4 produced 0-2-0-3, 6-4-8-4, and 0-1-1-1. The five-digit DC 5 game returned 0-5-8-4-7 and 4-0-7-4-3. Notably, the Lucky For Life numbers matched those in Maine: 05-40-42-47-48, Lucky Ball 10, a reminder of the game’s multi-state reach.
Drawings in D.C. are held with a similar frequency: Powerball and Mega Millions follow the national schedule, while DC 2 and DC 5 are drawn daily at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. DC 3 and DC 4 add a late-night draw at 11:30 p.m., and Lucky For Life remains a nightly event. Tickets are available at the usual retail outlets, and, as in Maine, Jackpocket offers a convenient digital option for residents of the capital.
Crossing the Atlantic, lottery excitement was palpable in Johannesburg as the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results were unveiled on September 12, 2025. According to the official South African National Lottery, the PowerBall numbers drawn were 17, 23, 25, 26, and 37, with the PowerBall number 18. For PowerBall Plus, the numbers were 04, 09, 30, 38, and 50, with the PowerBall number 17. As always, players must be 18 or older to participate, and the operator, ITHUBA, urges everyone to play responsibly.
Across the Indian Ocean, the Kerala State Lottery Department in India released its latest results on September 12, 2025, offering prizes ranging from ₹100 to a staggering ₹75,00,000. The Sentinel Assam detailed the prize structure: a consolation prize of ₹8,000, a second prize of ₹5,00,000, a third prize of ₹1,00,000, and additional tiers down to ₹100. Winners claiming less than ₹5,000 can collect their prizes at any authorized lottery shop in Kerala, while those with larger wins must present their tickets, along with valid identification, at a bank or government lottery office. The state deducts 30% tax from all prize amounts, and agents receive a 10% commission—a significant factor for winners to consider when calculating their take-home amount.
Kerala’s lottery system is renowned for its variety, offering schemes such as Fifty-Fifty, Win-Win, Sthree Sakthi, Akshaya, Karunya Plus, Nirmal, Bhagyamithra Monthly, and several Bumper lotteries tied to major holidays and festivals. Each scheme has its own prize structure, catering to different player preferences and boosting the state’s revenue. Importantly, Kerala lottery tickets are sold exclusively through authorized retailers—online sales are strictly forbidden, and tickets purchased online are deemed illegal. For checking results, players are directed to the official Kerala Lottery websites, keralalotteries.com and keralalotteries.net.
It’s clear that, whether in the U.S., South Africa, or India, lotteries remain a popular pastime and, for a lucky few, a gateway to financial transformation. The odds of hitting the jackpot may be slim—often likened to being struck by lightning or being dealt a royal flush—but the allure of instant wealth keeps millions coming back for more. For those feeling lucky, the next draw is always just around the corner, promising hope, excitement, and, perhaps, a new beginning.
