Who Won the Powerball on August 18, 2025?

Powerball Winning Numbers and Jackpot Details

The Powerball winning numbers for the Saturday, August 16 drawing have been announced. The jackpot had reached an estimated $565 million, with a cash option of $255.3 million. The winning numbers in this draw were 23, 40, 49, 65, and 69, along with the Powerball number 23. The Power Play number for this draw was 3.

Was There a Winner?

Despite the large jackpot, no one matched all the numbers correctly, meaning there was no winner for the Powerball jackpot in this drawing.

Next Powerball Drawing

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. This schedule allows players ample time to purchase tickets before each draw.

When Can You Buy a Powerball Ticket?

In New Jersey, both in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw. This gives players a final opportunity to participate in the upcoming drawing.

Cost to Play Powerball

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. Players also have the option to purchase the Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play. The Power Play can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times, depending on the multiplier drawn.

How to Claim Your Prize

If you are a Powerball winner, it’s important to know how to claim your prize. In New Jersey, all lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For larger prizes, winners must submit their tickets through the mail or in person at a New Jersey Lottery office.

To claim by mail, send a completed claim form, the winning lottery ticket, and a copy of a government-issued ID to:

New Jersey Lottery
Attn: Validations
PO Box 041
Trenton, NJ 08625-0041

Winners can also drop off their claim form and ticket at the New Jersey Lottery office. A secure drop box is available for convenience. Claim forms are provided at the office as well. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The address is:

Lawrence Park Complex
1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle
Trenton, NJ 08648

For those looking for a nearby lottery retailer, the NJ lotto website offers a convenient search tool.

Powerball Payout Structure

The Powerball payout structure varies based on how many numbers are matched. Here is a breakdown of the possible payouts:

• 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
• Match 5 White Balls 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 Powerball 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.

How to Find Powerball Winning Numbers

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. These draws are also live-streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted on the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites shortly after the drawing.