Powerball Jackpot Soars to Estimated $856 Million
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $856 million, with a cash value of $372.0 million, following a drawing on Wednesday night where no ticket matched all winning numbers. One ticket in Ohio won $1 million. The next drawing is…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 6, 2026 —
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $856 million, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in recent history. The next drawing is set to take place on Saturday, August 8, offering players a chance at the substantial sum.
The surge in the jackpot follows a drawing held on Wednesday night, during which no ticket managed to match all six winning numbers. This means the grand prize has continued to roll over, accumulating from previous drawings.
While no one claimed the top prize, one ticket sold in Ohio did secure a second-tier prize, winning $1 million. Details regarding the specific location within Ohio where the $1 million ticket was purchased were not immediately available.
The estimated cash value for the upcoming Saturday drawing is $372.0 million. This figure represents the lump-sum payout option that a winner could choose instead of the annuity, which is paid out over 30 years.
Players hoping to win the massive jackpot will need to match all five white balls and the red Powerball. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Suter on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
