The Powerball jackpot stands at $707 million for tonight's drawing on Saturday, August 1, 2026, the largest Powerball prize of 2026, according to Powerball.

The jackpot rolled again on Wednesday, July 29, when no ticket matched all six numbers. The cash lump-sum value for tonight is estimated at $309.7 million before taxes.

Tonight's winning numbers will be posted on WonYet as soon as the draw closes. Check back after 11 p.m. ET to see whether the jackpot was hit or rolls again.

What are tonight's Powerball numbers worth?

The advertised $707 million prize is the annuity value, paid over 29 years in 30 graduated annual installments. The one-time cash option is an estimated $309.7 million before federal and state taxes, according to Powerball.

Florida has no state income tax on lottery winnings, but most other states do. Use the WonYet lottery tax calculator to see your state's take on either option.

How long has the Powerball jackpot been rolling?

According to powerball.net, the jackpot rolled on Wednesday, July 29, marking the 39th consecutive drawing without a grand-prize winner. The run stretches back to a jackpot won earlier this summer.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

The odds of matching all five white balls plus the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Powerball. The overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 24.9. See the full lottery odds breakdown for every prize tier.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket tonight?

Powerball tickets must be purchased before the drawing, and cutoff times vary by state, but most states stop sales roughly one hour before the draw. The drawing is at 11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT), according to the Virginia Lottery. Check your retailer or state lottery app for your exact cutoff.

What is the Power Play option?

Adding Power Play for $1 extra per ticket can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x, according to Powerball. Match 5 with Power Play automatically pays $2 million instead of $1 million, regardless of the multiplier drawn.

What happens if nobody wins tonight?

If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls to the next drawing on Monday, August 3, 2026, with a new estimate to be set by Powerball after sales close tonight. The next draw would be the 40th in this run.

Reminder: a $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Austin expires today

A separate consumer alert: a $1 million Powerball second-prize ticket sold in Austin, Texas expires today, August 1, 2026, the one-year claim deadline under Texas Lottery rules. If you bought a Powerball ticket in Austin around August 1, 2025, check it now using the WonYet Powerball checker. A ticket is only valid for the single drawing date printed on it, so do not delay. See our guide on how to claim lottery winnings if you find a winner.

Where was the last Powerball jackpot won?

The most recent major jackpot context in this run has been well-documented: Powerball has been rolling since earlier this summer, with each draw adding to the prize pool. Once a winner is confirmed tonight, Powerball resets to a starting jackpot of approximately $20 million for the following Monday draw.

Sources: Powerball (official) · Powerball.net results archive · Virginia Lottery, Powerball · Louisiana Lottery, winning numbers · PlayUSA

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