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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Powerball jackpot increases to $1 billion following 43 consecutive drawings without a winner

The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion for the upcoming Wednesday drawing after no tickets matched all winning numbers in Monday's drawing. Two tickets successfully matched all five white balls to win at least $1 million each.

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Why It Matters

The jackpot represents the eighth-largest in Powerball history, affecting the potential prize pool for participants in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.

Key Facts

  • The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday drawing is estimated at $1 billion.
  • Monday's drawing marked the 43rd consecutive time without a jackpot winner.
  • Two tickets matched all five white balls in Monday's drawing, winning at least $1 million each.
  • The winning numbers for Monday were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64, and the Powerball 10.
  • The Power Play multiplier for Monday's drawing was 3.
  • The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292 million.
  • The lump-sum cash option for the $1 billion jackpot is $422.3 million before taxes.
  • The alternative payout option is 30 payments over 29 years.
  • Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.
  • The largest Powerball jackpot in history was $2.04 billion, awarded on Nov. 7, 2022.

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