Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win
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- nbcphiladelphia.comseen 12 Aug, 23:37headline rewritten
How much of the Powerball jackpot winnings is taxed?The Powerball jackpot is $1 billion. Here's how much you'd take home after taxes - nbcwashington.comseen 15 Aug, 05:56headline rewritten
One lucky winner hits the Powerball $1 billion jackpotOne lucky winner hits the $1 billion Powerball jackpot - yahoo.comseen 15 Aug, 11:06description edited
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No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion.
- taylorvilledailynews.comseen 15 Aug, 21:42article removed
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Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois - nbcconnecticut.comseen 19 Aug, 19:36headline rewritten
Mass. woman, Almasa Cajic, wins $2 million on PowerballMeet the Massachusetts woman who just won $2 million on a Powerball ticket
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:40first to report
Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win Fox Business Powerball jackpot drawing reaches $786 million: What to know USA Today Powerball winning numbers: Lottery jackpot grows to $786 million for Wednesday's drawing ABC7 New York Check your tickets! Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio WHIO TV These are the luckiest and unluckiest Powerball numbers over the last 3 years MLive.com
Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com03:13
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $786 million for the Wednesday night drawing. Players can win smaller cash prizes by matching fewer numbers on their tickets. The advertised jackpot is paid as an annuity or a lump-sum cash option. Winning the jackpot requires matching all six numbers, with odds of 1 in 292.2 million. Tickets are available across 45 states and several US territories.
- mynewsla.com03:42
The numbers drawn in Wednesday evening’s Powerball lottery were 14, 20, 59, 60, 61 and the Powerball number was 25. The estimated jackpot is $786 million, the ninth-largest in the history of the game. The drawing was the 41st since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold. The odds of matching […]
- forbes.com04:57
This is now the largest lottery prize of the year so far, eclipsing the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by a Florida ticket buyer last week.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- ky3.com11:56
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $856 million after no ticket matched all six numbers. Here’s the cash option, drawing time and odds of winning.
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- wabi.tv7 Aug, 11:56their copy
- ktiv.com7 Aug, 11:56their copy
- lex18.com18:33
With the Powerball jackpot climbing to an estimated $856 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing, financial experts say the first steps a winner takes could have lasting consequences.
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- kxlf.com7 Aug, 18:33their copy
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories13:55
Powerball grows to $856 million, largest drawing of the year CBS News Saturday's Powerball drawing is for largest jackpot of 2026 USA Today CT Lottery players from Windsor and Wallingford win 6-figure Powerball prizes fox61.com Buying a ticket for this weekend's $856 Powerball drawing? These are the most commonly drawn numbers WGAL Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win Fox Business
Sun, 9 August 2026
7 reports- express.co.uk05:40
The enormous prize is set to be paid out over 30 years.
- Google News - Top Stories12:20
Powerball results for 08/08/26: $1 million winners sold in $5 states MLive.com No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million CNN No winners in latest Powerball drawing, jackpot swells to $905 million CBS News Check your tickets! $2 Million winning Powerball ticket sold in Dallas WFAA Powerball grows to highest jackpot of the year Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories12:36
Winning Powerball numbers for the $856 million jackpot on August 8, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio WKYC No winners in latest Powerball drawing, jackpot swells to $905 million CBS News No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million ABC7 Los Angeles Live Powerball numbers for 08/08/26: Are you the winner of the $856 million jackpot? MLive.com Winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Aug. 8 The Detroit News
- Google News - Top Stories13:50
No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million ABC7 Los Angeles See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories15:11
Check your tickets! $2 Million winning Powerball ticket sold in Dallas WFAA No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million CNN No winners in latest Powerball drawing, jackpot swells to $905 million CBS News Granite Staters hopeful for $856 million Powerball jackpot WMUR Powerball Jackpot Tops $900 Million—Here’s How Much A Winner Would Take Home After Taxes Forbes
- yahoo.com15:44
The Powerball jackpot skyrockets to $905 million as it hits the 8th largest prize in history. Check your tickets, here are the Saturday, Aug. 8 winning numbers.
- hngn.com20:00
The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $905 million for Monday’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers Saturday.
Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- nbcphiladelphia.com18:25edited after publishing
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How much of the Powerball jackpot winnings is taxed? - greatbendpost.com19:45
Powerball The Powerball® jackpot has surpassed the $900 million mark,
- Google News - Top Stories22:10
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no one won $905 million grand prize CBS News Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million after no big winners in Monday’s drawing CNN Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner ABC7 New York Check your tickets! $2 Million winning Powerball ticket sold in Dallas WFAA Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home Forbes
Tue, 11 August 2026
13 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:12
Powerball winning numbers drawn for $905M jackpot. Check your ticket USA Today Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million after no big winners in Monday’s drawing CNN $1 million ticket sold in Harford County as Powerball jackpot hits $975 million WBFF Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner ABC7 Los Angeles Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home Forbes
- yahoo.com04:10
Check your tickets for Arizona daily lottery draw games here, as well as Powerball and Mega Millions.
- yahoo.com10:17
No one won the Powerball jackpot after the drawing on Monday, August 10 getting it closer to the $1 billion mark.
- wach.com13:41
Maryland Powerball players score major prizes, including a $1 million ticket in Harford County, as Wednesday’s jackpot climbs to an estimated $975 million.
- ibtimes.co.uk14:46
Powerball officials have released the winning lottery numbers for the 10 August draw, confirming that no ticket matched all six to claim the $905 million jackpot.
- iheart.com16:14
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion after no winner emerged in Monday's drawing. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, with a cash value of $433.1 million. Tickets are $2 each, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Vir...
- iheart.com16:14
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion after no winner emerged in Monday's drawing. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, with a cash value of $433.1 million. Tickets are $2 each, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Vir...
- iheart.com16:14
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion after no winner emerged in Monday's drawing. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, with a cash value of $433.1 million. Tickets are $2 each, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Vir...
- iheart.com16:14
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion after no winner emerged in Monday's drawing. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, with a cash value of $433.1 million. Tickets are $2 each, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Vir...
- iheart.com16:14
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion after no winner emerged in Monday's drawing. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, with a cash value of $433.1 million. Tickets are $2 each, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Vir...
- The Hill19:11
A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
- augustafreepress.com19:11
The headlines about the Powerball jackpot drawing for Wednesday night will tell you that you can win $1 billion.
- wbrz.com21:15
A woman won $150,000 from a Powerball ticket that was purchased in Walker.
Wed, 12 August 2026
4 reports- mix949.com10:42
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1 billion, making it the biggest U.S. lottery prize of the year. The cash option sits at $433 million. Tickets are $2 a play.
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- kfilradio.com12 Aug, 09:40their copy
- The Hill13:13
For the eighth time, the Powerball jackpot has been valued at at least $1 billion, but taxes would cut your payout to far less.
- yahoo.com13:32edited after publishing
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion.
- click2houston.com23:41
Someone could become a billionaire Wednesday night.
Thu, 13 August 2026
8 reports- nbcwashington.com04:28edited after publishing
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One lucky winner hits the Powerball $1 billion jackpot - Google News - Top Stories05:54
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history Fox Business Powerball's $1 billion jackpot won by a single ticket. See the winning numbers. Yahoo How the Bond Market Inflated Powerball WSJ Here are the winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 12, 2026, drawing ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- RMF24 (Poland)08:34
Gigantyczna wygrana w Powerball. Illinois ma nowego miliardera
- El Mundo (Spain)09:59
Un acertante en el estado de Illinois ha roto una racha de 44 sorteos sin ganador tras hacerse con el bote de la lotería Powerball, el más grande repartido en lo que va de año Leer
- Google News - Top Stories10:40
We have a winner! $1.040B Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Illinois USA Today Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history Fox Business Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois Channel 3000 Winning Powerball ticket sold in Quincy WGEM Here are the winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 12, 2026, drawing ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- The Guardian World13:54
Prize was eighth largest in Powerball history and followed three months without a top prize winner A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1bn jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor. The ticket that won the jackpot on Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about 100 miles (160km) west of the state capital of Springfield along the Missouri border, Illinois Lottery officials said. The winning numbers...
- taylorvilledailynews.com16:00removed by the outlet
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in IllinoisA Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor. The ticket that won the jackpot Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of the state capital of Springfield along the Missouri border, Illinois Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 4-26-66-67-69 with the Powerball number of 9. It wasn’t immediately clear if the...
- Google News - Top Stories16:14
$1 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner The Washington Post Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history Fox Business Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois Boston.com Winning Powerball ticket sold in Quincy WGEM Epic ways you could spend a $1 billion Powerball jackpot USA Today
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories14:04
'The winner will now be the richest person in town': Quincy Hy-Vee manager reacts to selling winning Powerball ticket KSDK Manager of Store That Sold $1 Billion Powerball Ticket Says He’s Not the Winner: ‘Sadly, It Wasn’t Me’ People.com Powerball winning numbers for Saturday's $20M jackpot USA Today Powerball winner in Illinois, Florida: Results, numbers for Saturday, Aug. 15 Treasure Coast News There's a new Powerball winner! Winning ticket hits $1B jackpot The Commercial Appeal
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories03:15
Powerball winner in Illinois, Florida: Results, numbers for Saturday, Aug. 15 Treasure Coast News Manager of Store That Sold $1 Billion Powerball Ticket Says He’s Not the Winner: ‘Sadly, It Wasn’t Me’ People.com Powerball winning numbers tonight, Aug. 15. Lottery drawing jackpot results IndyStar There's a new Powerball winner! Winning ticket hits $1B jackpot The Commercial Appeal Here's how much the Powerball winner will get after taxes USA Today
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- yahoo.com04:10
Check your tickets for Arizona daily lottery draw games here, as well as Powerball and Mega Millions.
- nbcconnecticut.com18:20edited after publishing
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Mass. woman, Almasa Cajic, wins $2 million on Powerball
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com11:09
Ticket from a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida, won $800 million Mega Millions drawing Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Winner has a short deadline for cash option.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com20:19
Daniel Reynolds claimed the sixth $1 million prize associated with the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $50 “$25,000,000 Mega Money” on Friday, Aug. 21.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- azfamily.com23:38
Two Arizona Lottery players scored big this week, including a $2.4 million The Pick jackpot winner.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- koolam.com18:19
This is just the latest in a string of major Powerball winners in New England
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com03:30
Check your tickets for Maryland daily lottery draw games here.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- 999ktdy.com09:31
A Lafayette-sold Lotto ticket can lay claim to a $3.75 million win in Wednesday's drawing. There was a $100,000 Powerball win as well.