Powerball Results: Aug. 6, 2025

Powerball Winning Numbers for Wednesday, August 6

The latest Powerball winning numbers have been announced for the drawing held on Wednesday, August 6. This particular draw featured a jackpot that reached an estimated $449 million, with a cash value of approximately $203.9 million. While no single ticket claimed the top prize, the numbers drawn were 15, 27, 43, 45, and 53, with the Powerball number being 9. The Power Play multiplier for this draw was set at 2x.

This was not the first time Michigan has seen a significant Powerball win. In January 2024, a ticket sold at Food Castle in Grand Blanc became the largest winning Powerball jackpot in the state, worth $842.4 million. Although this draw did not result in a jackpot winner, it still provided several prizes for players across the country.

When Was the Last Drawing and When Is the Next One?

The most recent Powerball drawing took place on Wednesday, August 6, and the next one is scheduled for Saturday, August 9. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. These events are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and are also available through live streams on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are typically posted on the official Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites shortly after the drawing concludes.

How to Participate in Powerball

Powerball is a popular lottery game that costs $2 per play. Players can choose their own numbers or opt for a quick pick. For an additional $1 per play, participants can purchase the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times. It’s important to note that the Power Play multiplier does not apply to the jackpot itself.

In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. This gives players a final opportunity to participate in the upcoming drawing.

Understanding the Prizes

Powerball offers a variety of prize tiers based on how many numbers a player matches. Here’s a breakdown of the possible prizes:

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4

With the Power Play feature, some prizes are increased:

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Odds of Winning the Jackpot

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, making it one of the most challenging lottery games to win. However, there are numerous smaller prizes that offer better chances of winning.

Additional Features: Double Play

Players who purchase Powerball tickets can also opt for the Double Play feature. This allows them to use the same numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball draw. The Double Play drawing takes place between 11:30 and 11:40 p.m., and it offers additional prizes, including up to $10 million. The cost for this feature is an extra $1 per play.

It's important to note that the Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing. This means that any prizes won in the Double Play are separate from those earned in the main Powerball draw.