NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion for Wednesday night drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1 billion for the Wednesday night drawing, marking the largest prize of 2026 and the eighth-largest in the game's history. Residents across South Florida are purchasing tickets in anticipation of the 10:59 p.m. drawing, which offers a lump-sum cash option of $433.1 million.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
The jackpot represents a significant financial event for participants, with a potential lump-sum payout of $433.1 million for the winner.
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personBeth“Clerk at Super Stop in Fort Lauderdale”personDonna Sanfilippo“Resident interviewed about the lottery”personCarlos“Doral resident interviewed about the lottery”organizationSuper Stop“Convenience store in Fort Lauderdale”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the report”personLynn Kostelmik“Fort Lauderdale resident interviewed about the lottery”personLuis Santos“Resident interviewed about the lottery”