Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million for Wednesday drawing

No ticket matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, causing the jackpot to rise to an estimated $786 million (cash option $341.6 million) for the Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 drawing. The winning numbers were 8‑30‑41‑48‑54 with Powerball 4; a Wisconsin ticket matched five numbers and the Power Play multiplier, earning a $2 million prize.

The Multi‑State Lottery Association confirmed the draw was held at the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee and that the odds of hitting the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. Financial advisers urged potential winners to secure the ticket, consider anonymity where allowed, and develop a financial plan before claiming any prize. The jackpot is the ninth‑largest in Powerball history and will continue to roll over if no winner emerges in the upcoming drawing.