Powerball jackpot rises to $35 million for August 17 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home

The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $35 million for Monday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The advertised $35 million prize is based on the annuity option, which would be paid in annual installments over 30 years. The winner could instead choose an estimated $15.2 million cash option. Both prizes would be subject to federal taxes, while state and local taxes could also apply depending on where the winning ticket was purchased. Winning the Powerball jackpot remains one of the most difficult lottery feats. Players must match five white balls and the red Powerball, with overall jackpot odds of approximately 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball has already produced several major winners in 2026. On Wednesday, August 12, a ticket sold in Illinois won the massive $1.04 billion jackpot, ending a run of 44 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The prize was the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The Illinois winner can take the full $1.04 billion through an annuity paid over 30 years or select an estimated $450.5 million lump-sum payout, before taxes.

Other major Powerball jackpots have also been claimed this year. A ticket sold in North Carolina won $209.3 million in January, while an Arkansas ticket won $250.8 million in March. In April, a Delaware player claimed a $231 million jackpot. Powerball jackpots can grow rapidly when consecutive drawings pass without a winner. The largest jackpot in the game's history reached $2.04 billion in 2022. The next two biggest prizes were $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion, both won in 2025.


Players do not need to hit the jackpot to win a substantial prize. Matching all five white balls without the Powerball can result in a $1 million prize, before any applicable taxes or Power Play adjustments. Powerball tickets are currently sold in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely available lottery games in the country.

Powerball winning numbers for August 15

The winning numbers for August 15 (Saturday): 05-08-27-29-63 and the Powerball is: 13. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place August 17, Monday. 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.