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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Powerball jackpot increases to $975 million for Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $975 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

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Why It Matters

The jackpot represents the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history, affecting potential participants across the participating states.

Key Facts

  • The current Powerball jackpot is estimated at $975 million.
  • The winning numbers for the Monday drawing were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64, and the red Powerball 10.
  • The Power Play multiplier for the Monday drawing was 3.
  • One ticket in Tennessee won $2 million by matching five white balls with the Power Play option.
  • Two tickets, one in California and one in Maryland, each won $1 million by matching five white balls.
  • The Wednesday jackpot offers a choice between an annuitized $929 million prize paid over 30 years or a $402.4 million lump sum.
  • Monday's drawing was the 43rd consecutive drawing without a grand prize winner.
  • The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
  • The odds of winning a smaller cash prize are 1 in 24.9.
  • Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMulti-State Lottery Association“The organization that administers the Powerball game.”locationArkansas“Location of a previous $1.8 billion jackpot winner.”locationCalifornia“Location where a $1 million winning ticket was sold.”locationFlorida“Location of a previous jackpot winner.”locationTennessee“Location where a $2 million winning ticket was sold.”locationTexas“Location of a previous jackpot winner.”otherPowerball“The lottery game being reported on.”locationMaryland“Location where a $1 million winning ticket was sold.”