Powerball jackpot climbs to $700 million after Aug. 20 drawing; two $1 million tickets and a $2 million winner emerge
No one matched all six Powerball numbers in the Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 drawing, but the prize pool continues to grow for the next game on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. The estimated jackpot now stands at $700 million with a cash option of about $316.3 million.
Winners from the Aug. 20 drawing
– Two tickets matched five numbers without the Powerball, worth $1 million each. One ticket was bought in Michigan and another in Oklahoma.
– A Tennessee ticket matched five numbers plus the Power Play, earning $2 million.
Wednesday’s Powerball results
– Winning numbers: 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, with the Powerball of 5. The Power Play multiplier for that drawing was 2X.
– Double Play numbers for Aug. 20: 16, 17, 23, 46, 52, and the Double Play Powerball was 3.
– In the Double Play drawing, no ticket matched all six numbers, and the top prize for five numbers without the Powerball was $500,000.
Next drawing and prize outlook
– The Powerball drawing on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 is estimated to reach $700 million, with a cash option of roughly $316.3 million, according to powerball.com.
– Draws are held three times a week, approximately at 10:59 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Powerball basics for players
– A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Adding the Power Play costs $1 and multiplies most non-jackpot prizes. The Double Play option adds another $1 for a second chance at prizes, up to $10 million in some cases.
– To win a prize, you must match at least the Powerball. Matching the Powerball alone yields a prize of $4, and other prize levels vary based on how many of the five numbers you match plus the Powerball.
– For exact prize amounts and rules, visit the official Powerball prize chart.
Summary
– No jackpot winner on Aug. 20, 2025, keeps the pot climbing to $700 million for the next drawing. Two players won $1 million each by matching five numbers (MI and OK), while a Tennessee ticket hit five numbers plus the Power Play for $2 million. The Double Play results produced no top prizes, with the highest non-jackpot prize at $500,000 for five numbers without the Powerball. As always, play responsibly and verify results with official sources.
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