Powerball Jackpot Soars to $526 Million After No Winner in Monday’s Drawing

The Powerball jackpot continues to swell, reaching an estimated $526 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing on Monday, August 11, 2025. The grand prize for the next drawing, scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, will feature a lump-sum cash option of approximately $241 million before taxes.

Monday night’s drawing was for a substantial $501 million jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 6, 16, 33, 40, and 62, with the red Powerball number being 2. The Power Play multiplier for the evening was 2x, which doubled the prize for non-jackpot winners who opted for the feature.

While the grand prize remains elusive, numerous players across the country secured smaller winnings. In California alone, 86,789 tickets won prizes. According to the California Lottery, two tickets sold in the state matched four white balls plus the Powerball, each winning $24,606. Prize amounts in California are pari-mutuel and vary based on ticket sales and the number of winners, differing from the fixed prizes in other states.

For players in participating states who added the Double Play feature for an extra dollar, a separate drawing was held shortly after the main event. The Double Play winning numbers were 9, 10, 17, 29, and 65, with the Powerball being 5. This feature gives players another chance to win with their numbers, with a top prize fixed at $10 million.

The Powerball jackpot has been on a steady climb since it was last won on May 31, 2025, when a lucky ticket holder in California claimed a $204.5 million prize. The consistent rollovers over the past two and a half months have fueled growing excitement among lottery players nationwide.

How to Play and Odds

Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET. To play, participants select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Each ticket costs $2 per play.

Players can enhance their potential winnings by adding the Power Play option for an additional $1, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes. The Match 5 prize of $1 million is automatically doubled to $2 million if the Power Play is purchased. For other non-jackpot prizes, the multiplier can be 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x when the advertised annuity jackpot is $150 million or less.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. However, the overall odds of winning any prize are significantly better at 1 in 24.9. Winners can choose to receive their jackpot as a 30-year graduated annuity or as a one-time, lump-sum cash payment.

As lottery enthusiasts look ahead to Wednesday’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot is also offering a substantial prize, currently estimated at $182 million with a cash option of $82.1 million.

Players are reminded to check their tickets carefully and to play responsibly. Tickets can be purchased from authorized lottery retailers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.