Powerball Climbs to $332 Million: Key Numbers to Watch and Record Omissions

TL;DR

• The Powerball estimated jackpot has reached $332 million ($141 million cash value) after no tickets matched the winning numbers on September 21.
• Number 51 has reached a record omission streak of 50 consecutive drawings, while number 1 has appeared just once in the past 100 drawings.
• Mega Millions is also commanding attention with an estimated $261 million jackpot.

Powerball Climbs to $332 Million

The Powerball jackpot is on the rise again, reaching an estimated $332 million (with a cash value option of $141 million) after no ticket matched all six numbers in the September 21 drawing. The winning combination drawn on Monday was 2, 7, 9, 17, and 58, with Powerball 20.

With the prize continuing its upward roll, player excitement builds around how numbers have behaved across the past 100 drawings.

Numbers to Watch for the Next Powerball Draw

Many casual lottery enthusiasts enjoy studying past patterns and tracking numbers that stand out for unusual absences or regular appearances. Heading into the next drawing, several numbers on the extremes of the spectrum have caught player attention:

• Record Absences and Cold Numbers: Number 51 is currently sitting on an all-time record omission streak of 50 consecutive drawings without an appearance. Close behind is number 1, which has been drawn only 1 time across the past 100 drawings and is currently absent for 49 drawings, alongside number 52, which also carries an active 49-draw gap. You can review the full table of drawing gaps on the Powerball most overdue numbers page.
• Frequent Regulars: On the other end of the board, ball 64 leads all white balls with 15 appearances in the 100-draw tracking window. Other recurring picks include numbers 3 and 65, each drawn 12 times. To see which digits have hit the board most often, check the Powerball most common numbers tracker.

While following these trends is a fun ritual for players who like to pick by feel, it is important to remember that every lottery drawing is completely random and independent—hot and cold statistics reflect past results only, and every ball in the drum shares the exact same mathematical probability of being selected.

Multi-State Jackpot Radar

For fans of big jackpots, Mega Millions is also offering a major prize. Following its September 18 drawing, the multi-state Mega Millions estimated jackpot stands at $261 million ($110.5 million cash option) for its next drawing.