8/11/2026
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1 Billion, 8th Largest in Game History
Cranston, RI (August 11, 2026) – A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs Wednesday night, making it the eighth largest prize in the game’s history and the biggest jackpot of the year so far.
The jackpot has now rolled for 43 consecutive drawings without a winner since it was last hit on May 2, 2026, and it continues to climb. That prize carries an estimated cash value of $433.1 million.
The drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 12. Players must purchase their tickets by 9:50 p.m. to be eligible.
