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

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $748 million, but the excitement is tempered by the fact that the winning ticket was sold in Illinois.

By · Published August 16, 2026 at 18:06 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026 at 04:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Cincinnati Enquirer · WKYC · Barchart.com · Akron Beacon Journal · Yahoo Finance · FOX40 · KSL News · NBC News.

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The jackpot has been climbing steadily, with no winner in recent drawings. The latest drawing on August 15th did not produce a jackpot winner, pushing the prize pool even higher. This surge in the jackpot has drawn significant attention, with many hoping to strike it rich. The $820,000 winning ticket was sold at a gas station in Sacramento.

The $1 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket bought in Illinois. Additionally, smaller prizes have been won across various states, including $2 million in Dallas, $150,000 in Connecticut, and $1 million in Maryland. The Powerball jackpot has seen a series of increases, reaching $905 million before the August 9th drawing. The jackpot has been the subject of extensive coverage, with outlets like Yahoo Finance, CNN, and FOX40 providing updates on the growing prize pool.

The jackpot's climb has been fueled by the lack of a winner in recent drawings, with the prize pool continuing to grow. The open question is whether the jackpot will continue to climb or if a winner will emerge in the next drawing. The excitement surrounding the Powerball jackpot is palpable, but the uncertainty of who will win keeps the anticipation high.

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Quick answers

What is the current Powerball jackpot?

The current Powerball jackpot is $748 million.

Where was the winning ticket sold?

The winning ticket for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois.

What other prizes have been won recently?

Recent smaller prizes include $820,000 in Sacramento, $2 million in Dallas, $150,000 in Connecticut, and $1 million in Maryland.

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