Powerball numbers for August 19 revealed - Did someone win the $48 million jackpot on Wednesday night?

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $48 million for the Wednesday, August 19, drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in the previous drawing. If nobody wins the top prize, the jackpot will roll over to the next drawing and continue growing. The jackpot is not the only prize available to Powerball players. Those who match fewer numbers can still win cash prizes, with the payout depending on the numbers and Powerball combination matched.

The advertised $48 million jackpot represents the annuity option, which is paid through annual installments over 30 years. Winners can also choose an estimated $20.8 million lump-sum cash option, before federal and applicable state taxes. According to Powerball, the odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Despite those daunting odds, the possibility of winning a life-changing fortune continues to attract players across the country.

Powerball has already delivered several major jackpots in 2026. On Wednesday, August 12, a ticket sold in Illinois matched all the required numbers to win an enormous $1.04 billion jackpot. The win ended a streak of 44 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner and ranked as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.


The Illinois winner can receive the $1.04 billion prize through a 30-year annuity or choose an estimated $450.5 million lump-sum payout, both before taxes. Other significant jackpots have been won this year. A North Carolina ticket claimed $209.3 million in January, followed by a $250.8 million jackpot won in Arkansas in March. In April, a Delaware player won $231 million.

Powerball jackpots can increase quickly when drawings pass without a winner. The game's record jackpot reached $2.04 billion in 2022, while the next two largest prizes were $1.817 billion and $1.787 billion, both won in 2025. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With another drawing ahead, players will be hoping their numbers match. If nobody hits the jackpot, the prize will roll over again and potentially create an even larger payday in the next drawing.

Powerball winning numbers for August 19

The winning numbers for August 19 (Wednesday): 10-21-58-61-64 and the Powerball is: 17. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on August 22, Friday. 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.