The Powerball jackpot has risen to $579 million after no one won the top prize in the Saturday, Aug. 16 drawing. The winning numbers for this drawing are 23-40-49-65-69 and the Powerball is: 23. For those who matched all five numbers with Power Play, the cash option is $261.5 million.
This is not the first time a large jackpot has been awarded in 2025. Earlier this year, there were four jackpot winners, including one in California who won $204.5 million on May 31. The latest winner’s location is unknown, but it was announced that they matched all six numbers to win $527 million.
To check the winning numbers for Aug. 16th’s Powerball drawing, visit the USA TODAY Network website or Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier. To find more information about Powerball and its previous winners, click the link on the website.
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, Aug. 18, just after 11 p.m. ET. Players can buy tickets for $2 at local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores, and some states offer online purchases through Jackpocket.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, with the jackpot increasing if no one wins. For those interested in playing, you can also use the “Quick Pick” option to generate numbers or add Power Play for $1 to increase winnings.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2025/08/16/powerball-winning-numbers/85683855007