The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $856 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
The jackpot now carries a lump-sum cash option of $372.0 million. It stands as the largest lottery grand prize of 2026.
The next drawing will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Wednesday’s Results
The winning numbers for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, were:
- White Balls: 12, 24, 38, 41, 55
- Powerball: 19
- Power Play Multiplier: 3x
While nobody claimed the top prize, lottery officials confirmed that over 1.2 million tickets won lower-tier cash prizes nationwide.
One ticket sold in Ohio matched 5 numbers, for a prize of $1 million.
What You Need to Know
- Ticket Cost: $2 per play.
- Cutoff Time: Typically 1 to 2 hours before the drawing, depending on the state.
- Overall Odds: 1 in 24.9 to win any prize.
- Jackpot Odds: 1 in 292.2 million.
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