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Powerball numbers: $809K-winning Powerball ticket sold at LA gas station; jackpot grows to $748 million

A lucky winner in Los Angeles is $809K richer, but the Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs.

By · Published August 2, 2026 at 11:26 UTC · Updated August 2, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  3. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 7.

Source diversity sample: WLWT · WJLA · ABC7 New York · NBC Los Angeles · FOX 8 News · Lohud · 9News · ABC7 Los Angeles.

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The brief

A gas station in Los Angeles sold a Powerball ticket worth $809K, but the jackpot continues to grow. The Powerball jackpot has not been won, despite the $809K prize. The jackpot has risen to $748 million.

NBC Los Angeles and ABC7 Los Angeles both confirmed the $809K prize. The jackpot is now $748 million, up from $707 million, according to FOX 8 News. The identity of the $809K winner has not been revealed.

The jackpot will continue to grow until there is a winner.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (88% supported) Updated 2h ago.

Quick answers

What are the winning Powerball numbers for August 1, 2026?

The winning numbers were published by Lohud and 9News.

How much is the current Powerball jackpot?

The jackpot is $748 million.

Where was the $809K Powerball ticket sold?

The ticket was sold at a gas station in Los Angeles.

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