Powerball Jackpot Hits $707 Million as Winning Numbers for August 1 Are Announced

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $707 million, with a cash option worth $307.3 million, for the Saturday, August 1 drawing. The massive prize has been growing for nearly three months, making it one of the biggest lottery jackpots of the year.

Winning Numbers for August 1 Powerball

Here are the winning numbers from the Saturday, August 1 drawing:

• White Balls: 06, 17, 27, 48, 50
• Powerball: 05

Players who purchased tickets should double-check their numbers to see if they scored a prize.

Next Powerball Drawing

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, August 3, at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.

Powerball drawings are held three times each week:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Saturday

Why the Jackpot Keeps Growing

No one has claimed the Powerball jackpot since May 2, when winning tickets sold in Texas and Florida split a $20 million top prize. Since then, drawing after drawing has rolled over, pushing the jackpot to an eye-catching $707 million.

A Major Change for Powerball

Powerball has also reached a major milestone.

For the first time ever, players in the United Kingdom can buy tickets and compete for the same shared jackpot as U.S. players. The expansion is expected to bring millions of additional participants into the game as the prize continues to grow.

There are a few important differences:

• U.K. tickets cost £4 (about $5.32 USD), while U.S. tickets cost $2.
• The jackpot is shared between both countries.
• Lower-tier prizes in the U.K. follow a separate prize structure.
• U.S. jackpot winners can choose a lump-sum cash payment or annual installments over 30 years, while U.K. jackpot winners receive annual payments over 30 years through the U.K. National Lottery.

Biggest Powerball Jackpots Ever Won

Some of the largest Powerball jackpots in history include:

• $2.040 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
• $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
• $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
• $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)
• $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, and Tennessee)
• $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
• $1.080 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
• $842.4 million — January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
• $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
• $758.7 million — August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

How to Play Powerball

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and, in some states, online.

To play:

• Pick five white ball numbers from 1 to 69.
• Pick one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
• Add Power Play for an extra $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
• Prefer random numbers? Simply choose the Quick Pick option.

To win the jackpot, all five white balls and the Powerball must match the winning numbers.

Can Non-U.S. Residents Play?

Yes. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to purchase a Powerball ticket.

Anyone meeting the legal age requirement—typically 18 years or older—can buy a ticket from an authorized retailer while visiting a participating U.S. jurisdiction, regardless of nationality.