The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game’s history.

The jackpot surged to an estimated $856 million after no one matched all of the winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing.

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According to lottery officials, the estimated cash value of the current jackpot is $372 million.

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What were the winning numbers for Aug. 5?

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Wednesday’s winning numbers were 14, 20, 59, 60, 61 and a Powerball of 25.

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The Power Play multiplier was 2X.

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Why is the jackpot so high?

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The jackpot has rolled over for the past three months. The last time someone won the big prize was on May 2 when winning tickets sold in Florida and Texas split a $20 million jackpot.

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The largest jackpot in the game’s history was a massive $2.04 billion won in California on Nov. 7, 2022.

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

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Powerball drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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The next drawing is set for Aug. 8 at 10:59 p.m. ET. 

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You can watch the drawing live on the Powerball website.

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Powerball: How to play

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Powerball tickets are $2 per play. For an additional $1 per play, Power Play can be added for a chance to multiply winning non-jackpot winnings.

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Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million, according to lottery officials.

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