The Powerball jackpot rises again to an estimated $856 million after no one won the drawing that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
When someone does win the jackpot, which has an estimated cash value of $372 million, they’ll have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.
Here's what to know about the current Powerball jackpot.
What are the winning numbers for the Aug. 5 Powerball?
The winning numbers are 14-20-59-60-61, and the Powerball is 25.
The Power Play is 2x.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
No one won the jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in Ohio won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing
will take place on Aug. 8, at around 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawing can be watched live on Powerball's website, and players can rewatch clips on its YouTube channel.
Largest Powerball jackpots ever won
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
- $856 million on Aug. 5, 2026 - winner TBD
- $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
- $768.4 million on March 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of locations, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even a grocery store.
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.
People can also add a "Power Play" for $1, which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. The "Power Play" multiplier can multiply winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
If you want the computer to select the numbers, the "Quick Pick" option is also available. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
Do you have to be a US citizen or US resident to play Powerball?
The short answer is no.
When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, can purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase - usually 18 years old.
Powerball's biggest expansion in years
British players are now competing for the same jackpot as U.S. participants, though there are several key differences in how tickets are sold and prizes are paid out.
Powerball tickets cost 4 British pounds in the United Kingdom, or about $5.32, compared with $2 in the United States. While U.K. ticket sales contribute to the shared jackpot, lower-tier prizes are awarded through a separate prize structure.
Jackpot payouts differ as well. U.S. winners can choose between a lump-sum cash option or annual payments over 30 years. U.K. winners will receive annual payments over 30 years through the U.K. National Lottery.
Contributing: Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY
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