Key Facts
• On August 23, no one matched all six numbers in the Powerball draw.
• The jackpot for the August 25 draw is estimated at $750 million (approx. $1.1 billion).
• The jackpot amount is the 10th largest in Powerball history.
• Powerball tickets are sold in 45 US states.
• The August 25 draw will be the 37th since the last jackpot win on May 31.
• Winners can choose $750 million in annuities or $338.6 million in a lump sum (pre-tax).
• Powerball has had five jackpots exceeding $1 billion, including a record $2.04 billion in 2022.
• On August 23, a South Dakota participant won $2 million by matching five white balls with the Power Play option.
• August 23 winning numbers: white balls 11, 14, 34, 47, 51; red Powerball 18.
• Power Play multiplier for the August 23 draw was 2x.
Summary
The US Powerball lottery jackpot has surged to an estimated $750 million (approximately $1.1 billion) for the August 25 draw after no one matched all six numbers in the August 23 draw. This marks the 10th largest jackpot in Powerball history. Tickets are sold across 45 states, and the upcoming draw will be the 37th since the last jackpot win on May 31. Winners can opt for an annuity of $750 million or a lump sum of $338.6 million before taxes. Powerball has previously seen five jackpots exceeding $1 billion, including a record $2.04 billion in 2022. On August 23, a South Dakota player won $2 million by matching five white balls with the Power Play option. The winning numbers for that draw were 11, 14, 34, 47, 51, and Powerball 18.
