Powerball jackpot goes past $850 million for August 8 drawing - Here's what Saturday night's winner could take home

No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, sending the jackpot even higher. The estimated grand prize for the next drawing on Saturday, August 8, has climbed to $856 million, giving players another chance to win one of the biggest lottery prizes of the year. The winner will have two payout choices. They can take the full $856 million annuity, paid in annual installments over 30 years, or choose the estimated $372 million cash option before federal taxes and any applicable state taxes.

Despite the massive prize, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain incredibly low. Players have about a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six winning numbers. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Powerball has already produced several jackpot winners in 2026. A ticket sold in North Carolina won $209.3 million in January, followed by a $250.8 million jackpot in Arkansas in March. Another lucky ticket in Delaware claimed a $231 million jackpot in April. Beyond those grand prizes, dozens of players have also won $1 million or more by matching the first five numbers.


If no one wins Saturday night's drawing, the jackpot will continue to roll over and grow even larger. As the prize climbs, ticket sales typically surge, with millions of Americans hoping to become Powerball's next multimillionaire—or even the next lottery billionaire if the jackpot keeps rising.

Powerball winning numbers for August 5

The winning numbers for August 5 (Wednesday): 14-20-59-60-61 and the Powerball is: 25. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place August 8, Saturday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
Match 4 White Balls: $100
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
Match 3 White Balls: $7
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
Match Powerball: $4
Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?

Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.