Powerball jackpot numbers for August 31 revealed - Check who won the $131 million top prize on Monday night?
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $131 million for Monday's drawing. Players have another chance to win this substantial prize after recent rollovers. Previous large jackpots were won in Illinois, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Powe...
By Mukesh Thapliyal, Global Desk | Updated:
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The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $131 million ahead of the Monday, August 31, drawing after no ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the previous drawing. The latest rollover gives players another chance to chase the multimillion-dollar prize. If Monday night’s drawing also ends without a jackpot winner, the top prize will roll over again and increase for the next drawing. Players do not have to match all six numbers to win a Powerball prize. The game offers multiple prize tiers, allowing players to win money by matching different combinations of white balls and the red Powerball.
The advertised $131 million jackpot is the estimated annuity value, which would be distributed through 30 annual payments. Jackpot winners can instead select the estimated $56.8 million cash option, paid as a one-time lump sum. Both figures are listed before federal and applicable state taxes. The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot remain extremely steep at approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Despite those odds, the game has already delivered several enormous prizes in 2026.
On August 12, a ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers to win an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot. The massive prize ended a 44-drawing streak without a jackpot winner and became the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in history. The Illinois winner must choose between the estimated $1.04 billion annuity, paid over 30 years, or an approximately $450.5 million cash option. Taxes would apply to either choice.
Other major Powerball jackpots have also been claimed this year. A ticket sold in North Carolina won an estimated $209.3 million in January, while an Arkansas ticket secured an estimated $250.8 million in March. In April, a ticket purchased in Delaware won an estimated $231 million.
Powerball jackpots can surge quickly when drawings continue without a winner. The game's record jackpot reached an extraordinary $2.04 billion in 2022, followed by two other record-setting prizes in 2025 worth $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion.
Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. As Monday night's drawing approaches, players will be checking their tickets and waiting for the winning numbers. If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot will roll over yet again, potentially creating an even bigger prize for the next drawing.
Powerball winning numbers for August 31
The winning numbers for August 31 (Monday): 11-17-25-37-49 and the Powerball is: 10. The Powerplay was 2X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on September 2, Wednesday. 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.
The advertised $131 million jackpot is the estimated annuity value, which would be distributed through 30 annual payments. Jackpot winners can instead select the estimated $56.8 million cash option, paid as a one-time lump sum. Both figures are listed before federal and applicable state taxes. The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot remain extremely steep at approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Despite those odds, the game has already delivered several enormous prizes in 2026.
On August 12, a ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers to win an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot. The massive prize ended a 44-drawing streak without a jackpot winner and became the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in history. The Illinois winner must choose between the estimated $1.04 billion annuity, paid over 30 years, or an approximately $450.5 million cash option. Taxes would apply to either choice.
Other major Powerball jackpots have also been claimed this year. A ticket sold in North Carolina won an estimated $209.3 million in January, while an Arkansas ticket secured an estimated $250.8 million in March. In April, a ticket purchased in Delaware won an estimated $231 million.
Powerball jackpots can surge quickly when drawings continue without a winner. The game's record jackpot reached an extraordinary $2.04 billion in 2022, followed by two other record-setting prizes in 2025 worth $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion.
Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. As Monday night's drawing approaches, players will be checking their tickets and waiting for the winning numbers. If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot will roll over yet again, potentially creating an even bigger prize for the next drawing.
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Powerball winning numbers for August 31
The winning numbers for August 31 (Monday): 11-17-25-37-49 and the Powerball is: 10. The Powerplay was 2X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on September 2, Wednesday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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What is the Powerball payout?
Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
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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.
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