No one won the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The prize rolls to an estimated $856 million for Saturday's drawing, according to Powerball officials.

The winning numbers were 14, 20, 59, 60, and 61, with Powerball 25 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.

Did anyone win a big prize Wednesday?

The night's largest sub-jackpot prize, a $1 million Match 5 winner, was sold in Ohio, according to multiple state lottery reports. No Match 5 tickets were multiplied by the 2x Power Play to $2 million.

What was Wednesday's jackpot worth?

Wednesday's annuity jackpot was estimated at $786 million. The cash option was worth $341.6 million before taxes, according to Powerball.

How long has the jackpot been rolling?

The August 5 drawing marked the 41st consecutive rollover, according to the New York Lottery. The jackpot has been building since the last Powerball winner earlier this year.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing is Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. ET (9:59 p.m. CT, 8:59 p.m. MT, 7:59 p.m. PT). The estimated jackpot is $856 million, according to Powerball officials.

What is the Saturday jackpot's cash value?

A specific cash-option estimate for Saturday's $856 million annuity jackpot had not been formally published at the time of this post. For comparison, Wednesday's $786 million jackpot carried a $341.6 million cash value before taxes. Use our lottery tax calculator to model a lump-sum after federal and state withholding.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket for Saturday?

Ticket sales cut off approximately one hour before the 10:59 p.m. ET draw, though exact cutoff times vary by state. Check with your retailer or state lottery app. Powerball is sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

The odds of matching all six numbers for the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, according to Powerball. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9. You can review the full prize chart at our odds page.

How do I check my Wednesday ticket?

Enter your numbers on our Powerball ticket checker or browse past Powerball results. Each ticket is valid only for the single drawing date printed on it. If you held a ticket for Wednesday, August 5, check it now against the numbers above before it is set aside.

Also worth checking: a $1 million Powerball second-prize ticket from the September 1, 2025 drawing was sold on Long Island, New York, and has not yet been claimed, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. That prize expires September 1, 2026. If you played Powerball in Suffolk or Nassau County last fall, scan that ticket.

Sources: Powerball.com · WKYC (Cleveland) · WFAA (Dallas) · New York Lottery · PIX11 (New York)

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