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The winning numbers from the August 16, 2025 Powerball drawing were: 7, 18, 32, 44, 57, and the Powerball was 9. The Power Play multiplier was also 2X. While matching all six numbers earned players the jackpot for all types of prizes, prizes were also awarded for smaller matching amounts.

In what would definitely be the largest back-to-school bonus of the 2025-2026 academic year, the next Powerball drawing is slated for Saturday, August 16, with an amount of $565 million. The estimated cash value is $258.8 million, according to the Texas Lottery Commission.