Powerball Results for August 5: Jackpot Reaches $856M

Match	Prize	State	Tickets	Power Play
Match 5	$1M	WI	1	No

Jackpot Run

The August 5, 2026 Powerball drawing had no reported jackpot winner. The completed drawing was advertised at $794M, and the next advertised jackpot is $856M.

Jackpot and cash-value figures are before taxes. Use the lottery tax calculator for state-specific estimates before making payout assumptions.

Powerball 12-month completed-draw jackpot trend through 2026-08-05; next advertised jackpot estimate $856M — Powerball jackpot history through August 5, 2026. Completed-draw history is shown separately from the next advertised jackpot estimate.

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Number History

In Lottery Valley's archive, the comparison covers 156 earlier indexed drawings, so the current result is not part of the archive window. The Powerball comes from its own pool, separate from the white balls. Past appearances do not affect the odds of future drawings.

Powerball winning white balls and Powerball with earlier appearances in 156 indexed drawings — Powerball winning-number archive history before the August 5, 2026 drawing.

Next Drawing

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for August 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM EDT. Powerball lists the advertised jackpot at $856M, with an estimated cash value of $372M.

Ticket cutoff times vary by jurisdiction, so check the lottery where you buy tickets before the next drawing. Lottery Valley also has a guide to Powerball ticket cutoff times.

Ticket Check

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