Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 5. Jackpot hits $185 million for Aug. 7 (2024)

Is today your lucky day?

The lottery jackpot was an estimated $174 million with a cash option of $86.6 million for Monday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website.

The jackpot was last won on July 3 when an Ohio lottery player won the $139.3 million jackpot.

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $374 million with a cash option of $183.9 million,according to the Mega Millions website.

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What are the 8/5/24 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024:

29 - 42 - 44 - 51 - 54 and Powerball 12

Powerplay was 2x

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Did anyone win last night's Powerball?

There was no winner so the jackpot will rise to an estimated $185 million with a cash option of $92.1 million for Wednesday. One ticket sold in Iowa matched the five white balls to win $1 million.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You cancheck all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is the Powerball available?

You can play the game in45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?  

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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How can I watch Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn't always the case,but now winners are able to stay anonymousunder a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10largest Powerball jackpots

Here are the Top 10 jackpots sincethe Powerball lottery began in 1992:

  1. $2.04 billion,Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  5. $1.08 billion,July 19, 2023: Won in California
  6. $842.4 million,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  7. $768.4 million,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  8. $758.7 million,Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  9. $754.6 million,Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  10. $731.1 million,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.602 billion,Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida
  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions,Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
  6. $1.348 billion,Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions,July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  9. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California
  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions,Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
  12. $842.4 million, Powerball,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  13. $768.4 million, Powerball,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  14. $758.7 million,Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  15. $754.6 million, Powerball:Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  16. $731.1 million,, Powerball,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
  17. $699.8 million, Powerball,Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California
  18. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
  19. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
  20. $648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

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Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 5. Jackpot hits $185 million for Aug. 7 (2024)

FAQs

Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 5. Jackpot hits $185 million for Aug. 7? ›

After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 5 the grand prize grew to $185 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 7 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Wednesday were 6-19-35-47-57 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 3x.

Did anybody win the Powerball? ›

Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 46,000 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

Did anyone win the Powerball on 8:30-23? ›

The lucky numbers from the Wednesday night drawing were 4, 13, 35, 61, 69 with Powerball 4. CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $386 million Powerball jackpot in the lottery drawing for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, there were still plenty of people who won smaller prize amounts throughout Ohio.

Did anyone win the Powerball for 8/26/23? ›

Winning Powerball lottery numbers for the $345 million jackpot on August 26, 2023: See all the prizes sold in Ohio. The lucky numbers from the Saturday night drawing were 20, 22, 26, 28, 63 with Powerball 5. CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $345 million Powerball jackpot in the lottery drawing on Saturday, Aug.

How much do you get for matching the Powerball number? ›

The Powerball - $4

If your Powerball matches the one that is drawn you will get your $2 ticket purchase back and a couple bucks more, for a total of $4.

How many numbers do you need to win anything on Powerball? ›

Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.

What do two numbers on Powerball get you? ›

If you match two of the main numbers and the Powerball, you'll win $7. The same is true if you match three of the main numbers. Matching three main numbers and the Powerball or four main numbers, that's a $100 payout. To land a $50,000 prize, you'll have to match four main numbers and the Powerball.

Did anyone win the Powerball for August 30? ›

There was no jackpot winner in Monday's Powerball drawing.

What were the Powerball numbers for 8 30? ›

The winning numbers for Monday night's drawing were 4, 13, 35, 61, 69, and the Powerball was 4. The Power Play was 2X.

What time do they draw the Powerball? ›

Where To Play. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.

What were the Powerball numbers on August 26th? ›

Saturday night's winning Powerball numbers are 20-22-26-28-63 and the Powerball was 5.

What were the Powerball numbers for August 19th? ›

The lucky numbers from the Saturday night drawing were 1, 25, 27, 38, 62, with Powerball 13. The Power Play option was 2x. The jackpot now grows to an estimated $291 million for the next Powerball drawing, which is set for Monday, Aug. 21, at 10:59 p.m. That prize has a cash option worth $139.6 million.

What happens if you get the Powerball number only? ›

How Powerball Prizes Work. If you only get the Powerball number, you win $4. Matching one number plus the Powerball also wins you $4, while matching 2 numbers plus the Powerball gets you $7.

How much does Powerball pay for 3 numbers plus bonus? ›

TierMatchAmount
V3 Numbers + PowerballR476.60
VI3 numbersR21.40
VII2 Numbers + PowerballR20.30
VIII1 Number + PowerballR15.00
5 more rows

How do you know if you won the Powerball? ›

If you've decided to enter the Powerball lottery but don't know how to check the winning numbers, you can get them from the official Powerball website, sign up for instant email alerts, watch your local nightly news or check back at the venue where you purchased your ticket.

What day is Mega Millions? ›

Mega Millions® drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm ET.

What is the Powerball jackpot? ›

Players win a prize by matching one of the 9 ways to win. The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment.

How much is the mega million? ›

Play Mega Millions for just $2. Purchase tickets at your local Lottery retailer or at your nearest Lottery vending machine. Drawings are every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. Find out where to play here.

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