Why it's trending
People are searching for the Powerball winning numbers immediately after the Saturday, August 1 drawing to check if they won. The $707 million jackpot is one of the largest recent prizes, drawing extra attention. The lack of a confirmed jackpot winner in the initial reports also fuels curiosity about whether the prize rolls over again.
The Powerball numbers for Saturday, August 1, 2026, were 6-17-27-48-50 with Powerball 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x, according to Lohud. The estimated jackpot for this drawing was $707 million, with a cash option of $307.3 million per Lohud, though the Akron Beacon Journal listed the cash value as $309.7 million. Neither source confirms whether any ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
Multiple sources covered the lead-up to this drawing. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that the July 29 Powerball drawing had no jackpot winner, with winning numbers 30, 36, 40, 42, 57 and Powerball 2. That drawing's jackpot was $668 million, and one ticket sold in Maryland matched all five white balls for a $1 million prize. The rollover pushed the jackpot to the estimated $707 million for the August 1 drawing. Lohud and the Akron Beacon Journal agree on the jackpot estimate, but their cash option figures differ by $2.4 million, a discrepancy that remains unresolved in the provided sources.
According to Lohud, the last Powerball jackpot won before August 1 was on May 2, when winners in Florida and Texas split a $20 million prize. The August 1 drawing was part of the regular schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday drawings at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players have state-specific ticket deadlines: in New York, sales stop at 10 p.m. on draw nights, while New Jersey and Connecticut stop at 9:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively, per Lohud.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Lohud, and tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on that multiplies non-jackpot prizes. The next drawing is Monday, August 3. Until official lottery sources post the full winner list, players should verify their tickets through their state lottery or the Powerball website, as the provided news reports only list the numbers and jackpot estimate.
Timeline
- Last Powerball jackpot won
Winners in Florida and Texas split a $20 million jackpot, according to Lohud.
- No jackpot winner; jackpot rolls over
Powerball numbers were 30, 36, 40, 42, 57, Powerball 2. No top-prize winner, but a Maryland ticket matched five white balls for $1 million, per the Akron Beacon Journal. Jackpot grew to an estimated $707 million.
- Powerball drawing for $707 million jackpot
Winning numbers were 6-17-27-48-50 and Powerball 5, per Lohud. Cash option reported as $307.3 million by Lohud and $309.7 million by the Akron Beacon Journal. Winner status not confirmed in provided sources.
- Next Powerball drawing
The next drawing is scheduled for Monday, August 3, according to both Lohud and the Akron Beacon Journal.
Questions people ask
What were the Powerball numbers for August 1, 2026?
According to Lohud, the numbers were 6-17-27-48-50, with Powerball 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x.
Did anyone win the $707 million Powerball jackpot?
The provided sources do not confirm whether a jackpot winner was selected. Lohud only published the winning numbers; the Akron Beacon Journal article focuses on the prior July 29 drawing. Check official Powerball or state lottery sites for verified winner information.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Lohud.
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