Powerball grows to $605 million as Mega Millions sits at $216 million for upcoming draws
Powerball
– Estimated jackpot: $605 million with a cash option of about $273.4 million for Monday, August 18, 2025.
– Draw schedule: Three times weekly, live at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
– Monday numbers: 15, 46, 61, 63, 64, Powerball 1; Power Play 3X.
– Friday/Saturday update: No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot on the Saturday drawing. Five-number winners without the Powerball earned $1 million.
– Double Play (Aug 16, 2025) numbers: 31, 34, 43, 44, 55, Powerball 2. No winner matched all six in Double Play; no five-number winners excluding Powerball matched the $500,000 prize.
Mega Millions
– Estimated jackpot for Tuesday, August 19, 2025: $216 million with a cash option of about $97.0 million.
– Last Mega Millions draw (Aug 15, 2025) numbers: 4, 17, 27, 34, 69, Mega Ball 16.
– No ticket matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot in the latest drawing.
Context and odds
– Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots continue to grow after recent drawings without a grand-prize winner.
– General odds to win the Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292 million; Mega Millions odds to win its jackpot are about 1 in 303 million. Smaller prizes are available for combinations of matched numbers.
What to know to play
– A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Add the Power Play for $1 to multiply most prizes (jackpot excluded). Double Play is an optional $1 add-on for a second chance at additional prizes.
– To win a prize, you must match a specified number of balls; even matching just the Powerball can yield a prize, with varying payout levels according to the official prize chart.
Value and takeaways
– The growing payouts offer life-changing potential, but players should remember the odds are long. If you do play, keep expectations realistic and participate responsibly.
Summary
– Powerball’s Monday draw pushed the estimated jackpot to $605 million with a $273.4 million cash option, while Mega Millions stands at $216 million for the next drawing. Last draws produced no grand-prize winners, though smaller prizes were claimed. The next opportunities to play arrive soon, with both games continuing their weekly schedule.
Optional note
– For readers dreaming of a big win, these large jackpots highlight why people buy tickets, but it’s wise to treat lottery participation as entertainment with prudent spending. Stay tuned for live results after the next drawings.