The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $786 million for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after no ticket won Monday’s grand prize. A Wisconsin ticket matched all five white balls, added Power Play and secured $2 million; the jackpot’s cash option is $341.6 million.
Powerball jackpot reaches $786 million
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $786 million for the drawing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday, August 3. The advertised cash option is $341.6 million before federal and applicable state taxes.
Monday’s winning white-ball numbers were 8, 30, 41, 48 and 54, while the red Powerball was 4. The Power Play multiplier was 2X, and no ticket won the grand prize.
Wisconsin ticket wins $2 million
One ticket sold in Wisconsin matched all five white balls but missed the Powerball. Because the player added Power Play, the standard $1 million Match 5 prize increased to $2 million.
Official results showed no other Match 5 winners from Monday’s drawing. Powerball requires winning tickets to be redeemed in the jurisdiction where they were purchased.
August 5 drawing time and ticket rules
The next drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern time, or 9:59 p.m. Central time, on Wednesday, August 5, at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
A standard play costs $2. Players select five white-ball numbers from 1 through 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 through 26. Power Play costs an additional $1 and multiplies eligible non-jackpot prizes. The Match 5 prize with Power Play is always $2 million.
Jackpot odds and what happens next
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. The jackpot continues growing until a ticket matches all five white balls and the Powerball.
Ticket sales cut-off times vary by jurisdiction. Illinois players can purchase tickets through authorized retailers, online or through the Illinois Lottery app, subject to state requirements. The jackpot estimate may change based on nationwide ticket sales before Wednesday’s drawing.
