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Powerball jackpot climbs to $856 million after no winner Wednesday
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway The Powerball jackpot has reached the 8th-largest in its history.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $856 million after no winner was announced in the recent drawing. This latest development follows the previous estimated jackpot of $786 million. The winning numbers were drawn, but no ticket matched all six numbers.
6 million is also available for the jackpot. Although there was no jackpot winner, a $1 million Match 5 prize was awarded to a person in Ohio. The Powerball jackpot has reached the 8th-largest in its history.
Further details about the Powerball drawing and its results are available from the source. The jackpot will continue to roll over until a winner is announced.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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