Nobody hit the big one this weekend, and now the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $905 million.
That makes it one of the largest prizes in the game’s history, and it keeps growing because no ticket has matched all six numbers since May.
If you have been watching the numbers creep up every few days, here is a quick breakdown of what happened, what it means for the next drawing, and how the odds actually stack up.
What Happened in the Latest Drawing
The Saturday, August 8 drawing came up empty for the jackpot. The winning numbers were 5, 9, 35, 54, and 63, with a Powerball of 7. Players who added Power Play saw a 3x multiplier on that draw.
Even though nobody walked away with the grand prize, plenty of smaller wins happened around the country. Four tickets matched enough numbers to win $1 million each, landing in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, and New York. Thousands of other players picked up smaller cash prizes too.
Because the jackpot rolled over again, the total jumped from $856 million to $905 million heading into the next draw.
When Is the Next Powerball Drawing
The next drawing lands on Monday, August 10. Powerball draws happen three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Ticket sales usually cut off about an hour before the drawing, though the exact time depends on your state.
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How Big Is $905 Million Compared to Past Jackpots
This jackpot is already sitting among the top ten biggest in Powerball history. The record still belongs to the $2.04 billion prize won in California back in November 2022.
Here is how the current run stacks up against some recent giants:
| Jackpot | Date | Winner Location |
|---|---|---|
| $2.04 billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | California |
| $1.817 billion | Dec. 24, 2025 | Arkansas |
| $1.765 billion | Oct. 11, 2023 | California |
| $1.586 billion | Jan. 13, 2016 | California, Florida, Tennessee |
| $905 million (current, unclaimed) | Aug. 10, 2026 drawing | Still up for grabs |
The jackpot has been building since a Florida and Texas ticket split a $20 million prize back on May 2, meaning it has rolled over for months straight.
What Are the Odds of Winning Powerball
The odds of matching all five white balls plus the red Powerball sit at 1 in 292.2 million. That number applies no matter how big the jackpot gets, since it is based purely on the game’s number pool, not ticket sales.
Smaller prizes are far more realistic. Matching just the red Powerball alone still pays out, and the odds for that are closer to 1 in 38.
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How to Play and What a Ticket Costs
A single Powerball ticket runs $2. Adding the Power Play option costs an extra $1 and can multiply non-jackpot winnings by up to 10 times, depending on the multiplier drawn that night.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
The game is available in 45 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Some states also allow online ticket purchases through official lottery apps or websites.
Why the Jackpot Keeps Climbing So Fast
Powerball recently expanded its player base to include U.K. participants, which lottery officials say is driving more ticket sales overall. More sales means the jackpot grows faster between drawings, since the prize pool is funded directly by ticket purchases.
That is part of why this jackpot went from a modest starting point in May to nearly a billion dollars in just a few months.
Conclusion
The Powerball jackpot now sits at $905 million heading into Monday’s drawing, with a shot at becoming one of the biggest prizes ever handed out. Whether or not someone claims it this week, the numbers show just how quickly these jackpots can snowball once the rollovers start stacking up.
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