Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $707 Million for Saturday Drawing
The Powerball lottery jackpot reached $707 million for Saturday's drawing. Previous winners shared $20 million in the May 2 drawing, with winners in Florida and Texas.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 1, 2026 —
The Powerball lottery jackpot has surged to an estimated $707 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing.
This significant increase follows a series of drawings without a grand prize winner. The last time the Powerball jackpot was claimed was in the drawing on May 2, when multiple winners shared a prize totaling $20 million. Winners from that drawing were reported in the states of Florida and Texas.
Lottery officials have not provided specific details regarding the exact number of tickets sold or the precise distribution of smaller prize winnings leading up to the current jackpot.
The accumulation of such a large sum underscores the widespread interest in the multi-state lottery game. Powerball drawings are held twice weekly, with the next opportunity to win the $707 million jackpot on Saturday.
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