Powerball Drawing Results for August 20: Who wins the $643 million jackpot on Wednesday night?

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $643 million for the drawing on Wednesday, August 20, after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Monday’s draw on August 18. A winner who hits the jackpot would have the choice of receiving the full amount in annual payments or opting for a lump-sum cash payout estimated at $290.6 million.

The 2025 lottery season has already produced four jackpot winners. The year kicked off on January 18 when a ticket in Oregon landed $328.5 million. That was followed by a massive $527 million win on March 29. Just weeks later, on April 26, a Kentucky player claimed $167.3 million. The most recent jackpot was hit on May 31, when a California ticket holder walked away with $204.5 million.

Despite those big wins earlier in the year, the jackpot has been rolling over for several weeks, fueling anticipation among Powerball players nationwide. At $643 million, the current prize ranks among the largest of 2025, drawing even more attention from hopeful participants.


As of now, lottery officials have not confirmed a jackpot winner from Wednesday night’s draw, leaving players across the country eagerly checking their tickets to see if they could be the next multimillionaire.

Powerball winning numbers for August 20

The winning numbers for August 20 (Wednesday): 31-59-62-65-68 and the Powerball is: 5

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Saturday, August 23, at 10:59PM ET.


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 can one 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.