NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion as South Florida residents line up for tickets
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1 billion for Wednesday night's drawing, marking the largest prize of the year and the eighth-largest in the game's history. Residents across South Florida are purchasing tickets in hopes of winning the grand prize, which offers a lump-sum cash option of $433.1 million.
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The drawing represents a significant financial event for participants, with a potential $433.1 million cash payout available to the winner.
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locationSuper Stop“Convenience store in Fort Lauderdale.”organizationWSVN 7 Miami“News organization reporting on the Powerball jackpot.”personBeth“Store clerk at Super Stop.”personDonna Sanfilippo“Resident interviewed about the lottery.”personCarlos“Doral resident interviewed about the lottery.”personLynn Kostelmik“Fort Lauderdale resident interviewed about the lottery.”personLuis Santos“Resident interviewed about the lottery.”