Powerball Jackpot Soars to $786 Million After No Grand Prize Winner in August 3 Draw

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $786 million (with a cash option of $341.6 million) after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Monday, August 3, 2026 drawing.

The winning numbers drawn were 8, 30, 41, 48, 54, and the Powerball was 4. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

While the grand prize went unclaimed nationwide, the drawing created thousands of secondary winners across the country, including over 32,000 cash prize tickets in Ohio alone.

Ohio Powerball Results: August 3, 2026

The Ohio Lottery reported strong secondary wins across multiple prize tiers:

Recent Major Ohio Lottery Wins

Ohio players have seen a notable streak of major lottery wins in recent months:

• June 27 (Powerball): $100,000 winner in Columbus

• June 10 (Rolling Cash 5): $100,001 winner in North Ridgeville

• Bingo 25 Times Scratch-Off: $100,000 winner in Willard

• $1,000,000 Holiday Wish Scratch-Off: $1 million winner in Lorain

• May 3 (Pick 5): $150,000 winner in Canton

• April 27 (Millionaire For Life): $1 million a year for life winner in Cleveland

• Set For Life Scratch-Off: $2.4 million winner in Akron

• March 30 (Powerball): $1 million winner in Lebanon

• March 17 (Mega Millions): $60 million jackpot winner in Van Wert

• Feb. 4 (Classic Lotto): $3.5 million jackpot winner in Akron

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. EDT.

Q: What is the lump-sum cash option for the $786 million jackpot?

The single cash payment option before federal and state taxes is $341.6 million.

Q: What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The odds of matching all five white balls plus the red Powerball are 1 in 292,201,338.

Q: How long do Ohio winners have to claim their prizes?

In Ohio, draw game winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize.