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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $700 Million After No-Win Drawing

The rollover follows 36 straight drawings without a jackpot winner, setting up a Saturday pull with a $316.3 million cash option before taxes.

Powerball has jackpotted to $50m after no ticket scored the division one prize on Thursday night.
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Overview

  • The Aug. 20 winning numbers were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68 and Powerball 5 with a 2x Power Play, officials said.
  • This is the biggest Powerball prize of 2025 so far, advancing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Wednesday.
  • Notable secondary prizes included a $2 million winner in Tennessee (Match 5 with Power Play) and $1 million winners in Michigan and Oklahoma.
  • The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10:59 p.m. ET, with tickets sold in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • A jackpot winner could choose annuity payments over 29 years or a $316.3 million lump sum, with federal withholding of 24% applied to cash payouts and possible additional taxes due.