Who Won the Powerball on August 6, 2025?

Powerball Winning Numbers for Wednesday, August 6

The Powerball winning numbers for the Wednesday, August 6 drawing have been announced. The jackpot had reached an estimated $449 million, with a cash option of $203.9 million. The winning numbers in this drawing were 15, 27, 43, 45, and 53, along with the Powerball number 9. The Power Play number for this draw was 2.

No Winner This Time

Despite the massive jackpot, there were no winners for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday. This means the jackpot will roll over to the next drawing, which is scheduled for Friday.

Next Powerball Drawing

Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The next drawing is set for Friday, and players can check the results after the draw concludes.

When Can You Buy a Powerball Ticket?

In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw. It’s important to purchase tickets before this deadline to ensure eligibility for the current drawing.

Cost to Play Powerball

Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Players also have the option to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play. The Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or ten times, depending on the draw.

How to Claim Your Prize

If you’ve won a prize, it’s important to know how to claim your winnings. All New Jersey Lottery retailers can 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 winner 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, where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. 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

To find a lottery retailer, visit the official New Jersey lotto website.

Powerball Payouts

The payout amounts vary based on how many numbers are matched. Here's 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 Jackpot

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. While these odds are low, they make the game exciting for players hoping to win big.

Where to Find the 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. The drawings are also live-streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted on the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites shortly after the draw.