Ready to take another shot at winning the Powerball lottery? It's a long shot – 1 in 292.2 million odds of winning the jackpot. But for $2 a drawing, maybe it's worth another try?
One lucky San Joaquin Delta resident probably thinks so: A ticket with 5 matching numbers but no Powerball sold in the tiny historic town of Isleton won $702,747 in the drawing Wednesday, Aug. 6. The ticket was purchased at Dejacks Country Store in Isleton. According to the California Lottery, 84,989 winning tickets paid out in Wednesday's drawing.
That wasn't the first lucky lottery win in San Joaquin County over the years. In 2015, a Stockton man turned a losing California Lottery ticket into a $1.3 million windfall in the Scratchers 2nd Chance program, the third member of his family to win big. Also that year, a Stockton couple claimed $597,933 in a Mega Millions drawing from several months before, matching five numbers but not the mega number. And in 2002 an Escalon man won a $10 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot playing the same six digits he has been playing every week for months, a combination made up of family members' birthdays and anniversaries.
Planning to go for the big jackpot? You can let a computer make a quick pick. But you also could take advantage of the trends we've collected here and make a slightly more educated guess at a store or online in two dozen states (complete list here).
Powerball jackpot for Aug. 9, 2025
No ticket had all six Powerball winning numbers on Wednesday, so the estimated jackpot grows to at least $482 million (with a lump-sum option of $218.9 million). The jackpot grows until it is won.
Winning Powerball numbers 8/6/25
Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online? Here are the states that allow it
What's the longest since a white Powerball number won?
Every white ball has rolled out in the 100-plus drawings during the past 12 months. These 10 numbers haven't rolled out in the longest time.
How long has it been since each Powerball number won?
The 10 Powerballs with the longest stretch of days since they rolled out.
The most frequently drawn white numbers
These two charts below show the dozens of draws in about the last eight months. They give you a sense of which numbers have hit at above- or below-average rates.
The most frequently drawn Powerball numbers
When is the next Powerball drawing?
Saturday, Aug. 9: The Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. PT. You pick five numbers between 1-69 for the white balls and select one number between 1-26 for the red Powerball. Match all five white balls in any order and pick the correct red ball, and you're a jackpot winner.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Powerball jackpot nears $500M; winning number history may bring luck
Comments