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Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win

A winning Powerball ticket has been identified in Ohio as the national jackpot reaches $786 million.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 00:27 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026 at 08:24 UTC

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The story so far

An individual holding a winning ticket in Ohio stands to claim a prize following the Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 drawing. The Powerball jackpot had reached $786 million, a figure the NC Education Lottery notes qualifies as one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.

Fox Business and the Democrat and Chronicle highlight the sudden urgency for participants to check their tickets against the numbers released after the drawing. While the specific value of the ticket sold in Ohio is confirmed, coverage does not yet specify if the jackpot reached its full potential for that particular winner or if other winning tickets exist elsewhere.

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The obvious questions

What is the current Powerball jackpot?

The jackpot was reported at $786 million for the drawing held on August 5, 2026.

Where was the winning ticket sold?

According to WHIO TV, a winning ticket was sold in Ohio.

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