Powerball Numbers for Aug. 6: Jackpot Near $450 Million

August 07, 2025 Post a Comment

Understanding the Powerball Jackpot and Winning Odds

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, offering life-changing jackpots that can reach hundreds of millions of dollars. With a $2 ticket, anyone could potentially become a multimillionaire. The odds may seem slim—1 in 292.2 million to match all six numbers—but for many, the dream is worth the risk.

As of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Powerball jackpot had climbed to $449 million, with a cash option of $203.9 million. This came after no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Monday, August 4, drawing. The previous jackpot was $426 million, which increased slightly as the prize continued to roll over. The next drawing was scheduled for Saturday, August 9, at 11 p.m. ET.

The winning numbers for the August 6 drawing were 15-27-43-45-53, with the Powerball number being 9. The Power Play multiplier was 2x, meaning some prizes were doubled. However, no one matched all the numbers, leading to another rollover. This means the jackpot will continue to grow until someone wins it.

Recent Winners and Big Prizes

Despite the lack of a grand prize winner, there were several notable winners in the recent drawings. Tickets purchased in California, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio matched five numbers, earning them $1 million each. In addition, a ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers plus the Power Play, resulting in a $2 million prize. Two other tickets, bought in Pennsylvania and Vermont, also won $1 million by matching five numbers.

On Monday, August 4, the winning numbers were 8-9-19-31-38, with the Powerball being 21. Although these numbers did not result in a jackpot win, they still produced multiple winners across the country.

How the Jackpot Grows

Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow with each drawing until someone wins. The jackpot increases based on ticket sales, and if no one matches all the numbers, the prize rolls over to the next drawing. Here’s a breakdown of how the jackpot has grown over the past few weeks:

Wednesday, Aug. 6: $449 million
Monday, Aug. 4: $426 million
Saturday, Aug. 2: $410 million
Wednesday, July 30: $384 million
Monday, July 28: $364 million
Saturday, July 26: $350 million
Wednesday, July 23: $325 million
Monday, July 21: $308 million
Saturday, July 19: $288 million
Wednesday, July 16: $264 million
Monday, July 14: $248 million
Saturday, July 12: $234 million
Wednesday, July 9: $216 million
Monday, July 7: $203 million
Saturday, July 5: $190 million
Wednesday, July 2: $174 million
Monday, June 30: $162 million
Saturday, June 28: $155 million
Wednesday, June 25: $140 million
Monday, June 23: $128 million
Saturday, June 21: $118 million
Wednesday, June 18: $101 million
Monday, June 16: $90 million
Saturday, June 14 (Flag Day): $80 million
Wednesday, June 11: $65 million
Monday, June 9: $54 million
Saturday, June 7: $44 million
Wednesday, June 4: $30 million
Monday, June 2: $20 million

Notable Powerball Winners

Over the years, Powerball has produced some of the largest lottery jackpots in history. As of August 6, 2025, here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots:

$2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 (California)
$1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 (California)
$1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
$1.33 billion – April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
$1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 (California)
$842.4 million – January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
$768.4 million – March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
$758.7 million – August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
$754.6 million – February 6, 2023 (Washington)
$731.1 million – January 20, 2021 (Maryland)

These massive jackpots have changed lives, with winners ranging from anonymous individuals to groups and businesses. For example, Edwin Castro of California won $2.04 billion in 2022, while a partnership in Illinois claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions prize in 2022.

Claims and Anonymity

Winners of large lottery prizes must claim their winnings within a specific timeframe. In Florida, for instance, prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Cash options must be claimed within 60 days. While Florida law requires winners to be publicly disclosed, those who win $250,000 or more may remain anonymous for 90 days.

Some winners choose to remain anonymous through legal structures, such as trusts or limited liability companies, to protect their privacy. However, this depends on state laws and the type of prize won.

Final Thoughts

Powerball continues to captivate millions of players across the U.S., offering the chance to win life-changing sums of money. While the odds of hitting the jackpot are incredibly low, the excitement of the game remains strong. Whether you're playing for fun or hoping for a big win, Powerball keeps the dream alive for everyone.

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