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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $410 Million – Winning Numbers & Lottery Guide (August 2025)
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1. Latest Powerball Jackpot Update
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $410 million ($186.2 million cash option) for the August 2, 2025 drawing. The prize continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers in the previous draw.
Powerball drawings take place three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
2. Winning Numbers for August 2, 2025
The winning numbers for Saturday, August 2, 2025, were:
- 6, 18, 34, 35, 36
- Powerball: 2
- Power Play: 2X
Double Play Numbers (Additional Draw)
- 10, 20, 36, 58, 59
- Powerball: 5
3. Did Anyone Win the Powerball Jackpot?
No grand prize winner emerged in the latest draw, but:
- One ticket (sold in Georgia) matched five numbers (without Powerball), winning $1 million.
- No Double Play tickets matched all five numbers + Powerball for the $500,000 prize.
4. Powerball Prize Breakdown: How Much Can You Win?
You don’t need to hit the jackpot to win! Here’s the prize structure:
| Numbers Matched | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot ($410M) |
| 5 numbers | $1 million ($2M with Power Play) |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 |
| 4 numbers | $100 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 |
| 3 numbers | $7 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 |
| Powerball only | $4 |
💡 Pro Tip: Adding Power Play (for $1 extra) can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10X!
5. Next Powerball Drawing: Date, Time & Estimated Jackpot
The next Powerball draw is on Monday, August 4, 2025, with an estimated $426 million ($193.5 million cash option).
- Draw Time: 10:59 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Check local lottery broadcasts or Powerball.com
6. How to Play Powerball: Ticket Cost & Tips
- Cost: $2 per ticket
- Power Play (optional): +$1
- Double Play (optional): +$1 (second chance to win $10M)
How to Increase Your Chances?
- Play consistently (but budget wisely).
- Join an office pool to buy more tickets.
- Choose a mix of high & low numbers (most common Powerball numbers include 26, 16, 41, 22, and 32).
7. Mega Millions Results & Upcoming Jackpot
Friday, August 1, 2025 Winning Numbers:
- 18, 27, 29, 33, 70
- Mega Ball: 22
Next Mega Millions Draw: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Estimated Jackpot: $150 million ($67.9 million cash)
8. 2025 Powerball Jackpot Winners
Here’s a list of Powerball jackpot winners in 2025:
- $328.5 million – Jan. 18 (Oregon)
- $526.5 million – March 29 (California)
- $167.3 million – April 26 (Kentucky)
- $204.5 million – June 1 (California)
9. Top 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots in History
| Rank | Amount | Date | State(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | California |
| 2 | $1.765 billion | Oct. 11, 2023 | California |
| 3 | $1.586 billion | Jan. 13, 2016 | CA, FL, TN |
| 4 | $1.326 billion | April 6, 2024 | Oregon |
| 5 | $1.08 billion | July 19, 2023 | California |
(See full table in the article above)
10. Powerball vs. Mega Millions: Record U.S. Lottery Wins
Both lotteries have produced billion-dollar winners. The top 3 U.S. lottery jackpots are:
- $2.04 billion (Powerball, 2022)
- $1.765 billion (Powerball, 2023)
- $1.586 billion (Powerball, 2016)
Final Thoughts
With the Powerball jackpot nearing $426 million, will the next draw crown a new millionaire? Grab your tickets before the next draw!
🔗 For official results, visit: Powerball.com | Mega Millions
Will you be the next Powerball winner? 🍀