August 22, 2025

Get ready, lottery fans! On a thrilling night of August 20, 2025, the Powerball jackpot stood at a dazzling $643 million, with a cash value of $290.6 million. But guess what? No one hit the jackpot! That means the prize wallet just got even fatter – a giant $700 million awaits lucky players on August 23, 2025. The winning numbers on that Wednesday night were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, and the Powerball number was 5, with a 2x Power Play multiplier. Even if nobody bagged the jackpot, some big winners smiled wide. Two sharp players from Michigan and Oklahoma matched five numbers, pocketing a cool $1 million each! And hold on – a Tennessee player who added the Power Play hit the sweet spot for $2 million, according to a Williamson County source. The jackpot surge to $700 million is now one of the largest ever in Powerball history. It even tops this year’s previous big shot of $643 million! Remember, the biggest U.S. lottery jackpot was a staggering $2.04 billion, won by a single ticket in Altadena, California, back in November 2022. The jackpot has been climbing since May 31, 2025, with no jackpot winners in sight, reports CNN. The excitement is real – ticket sales have shot up by 40% compared to last year! The Multi-State Lottery Association says, “As the jackpot increases, we expect ticket sales to increase.” But beware, the odds of winning the grand prize stay tough at about 1 in 292 million! The lucky winner on Saturday night can choose to collect the prize as 30 yearly payments, enjoy a lump sum cash payment of roughly $316.3 million, or take the full jackpot in all its glory. The next Powerball drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. Dream big and play smart! Did you catch the winning numbers for August 20? They were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, along with Powerball number 5 and a 2x Power Play. The jackpot just got hotter at $700 million. Could fortune knock on your door next? Stay tuned to find out!

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