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Powerball winner in Florida after $1.04 billion? Aug. 22, 2026, results
Following the record $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in Illinois on Aug. 12, the jackpot has reset and rolled over to $81 million for the next drawing. Florida has seen a streak of $1 million wins, including recent tickets sold in Fort Myers and The Villages.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $81 Million After $1.04 Billion Win; Florida Claims Multiple $1 Million Prizes
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $81 million for the Monday, Aug. 24, drawing, following a series of rollovers after the historic $1.04 billion win on Wednesday, Aug. 12. That jackpot, won by a ticket purchased in Quincy, Illinois, reset the prize to $20 million for the Aug. 15 drawing, according to multiple reports. Since then, the jackpot has rolled over four times, including after Saturday's Aug. 22 drawing, and now stands at $81 million with a cash option of $34.8 million.
Saturday's winning numbers were 13-31-54-57-65 and a Powerball of 23, with a Power Play of 3x. There were no second-tier wins in that drawing, reports said. Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, including holidays. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Meanwhile, Florida has enjoyed a string of $1 million wins. A ticket sold at a Racetrac in Fort Myers, Florida, matched five numbers in the Aug. 12 drawing, winning $1 million. The winner, who lives in Cape Coral, claimed the cash option for their quick pick ticket a few days later, according to reports. Another Florida ticket won $1 million in the Saturday, Aug. 8 drawing, and a third $1 million winner was reported for the Monday, Aug. 17 drawing, with that ticket sold at a Publix in The Villages. The Aug. 17 winner, also from The Villages, has already cashed in the prize, according to the Florida Lottery.
The $1.04 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket purchased at a Hy-Vee store in Quincy, Illinois. The estimated cash option for that prize was $450.5 million. Quincy is approximately 135 miles north of St. Louis and 300 miles southwest of Chicago.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the jackpot at $81 million. Players are reminded that the odds of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million.
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Gainesville Sun
Framing: Highlights Florida's $1 million winners and upcoming $1.04 billion Powerball draw, focusing on local results. — Promotional and informative, with phrases like 'big win' and 'lottery hot streak'.
Facts Included:
A Florida ticket won $1 million in the Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, Powerball drawing.
A Racetrac in Fort Myers, Florida, sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million in the Aug. 12, 2026, drawing.
Powerball reset to $20 million after the Aug. 12 win; jackpot now $81 million for Aug. 24.
Saturday's winning numbers were 13-31-54-57-65 and Powerball 23, Power Play 3x; no second-tier wins.
Monday, Aug. 17, winning numbers were 8-15-25-49-65 and Powerball 22; a Florida ticket matched 5 for $1 million, sold at a Publix in the Villages.
Illinois winner of $1.04 billion purchased ticket in Quincy; estimated cash option $450.5 million.
Winning numbers for Aug. 12: 4-26-66-67-69 and Powerball 9, Power Play 2x.
The $1 million Florida winner from Aug. 12 bought at Racetrac, 2335 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, claimed cash option, lives in Cape Coral.
Florida's Aug. 8 winner bought at Circle K, 1026 Walt Williams Road, Lakeland, claimed lump sum as of Aug. 12.
Powerball jackpot rollover history: started at $20 million on Aug. 15, now $81 million.
Next drawing Wednesday, Aug. 26; odds 1 in 292.2 million.
Framing: Focuses on Florida winners after $1.04 billion draw, but updates for Aug. 22 results, leaving out numbers for that day. — Promotional and inquisitive, asking 'Who won?' and using 'big win'.
Facts Included:
A Florida ticket got a big win of $1 million in the Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, drawing.
A Racetrac in Fort Myers sold a $1 million ticket in the Aug. 12, 2026, drawing.
Powerball reset to $20 million after Aug. 12; jackpot now $68 million for Aug. 22.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, winning numbers were 10-21-58-61-64 and Powerball 17; no second-tier wins.
Monday, Aug. 17, numbers 8-15-25-49-65, Powerball 25; a Florida ticket matched 5 for $1 million.
Illinois win of $1.04 billion; ticket purchased in Quincy, Illinois; cash option $450.5 million.
Aug. 12 numbers: 4-26-66-67-69, Powerball 9, Power Play 2x.
Florida winner from Aug. 12 bought at Racetrack, 2335 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; claimed ready cash, lives in Cape Coral.
Quincy, Illinois is in western Illinois, 135 miles north of St. Louis, 300 miles southwest of Chicago.
Florida's Aug. 8 winner bought at Circle K, 1026 Walt Williams Road, Lakeland; claimed lump sum as of Aug. 12.
Rollover history: $20 million on Aug. 15, $35 million on Aug. 17, $48 million on Aug. 19, $68 million on Aug. 22.
Next drawing Monday, Aug. 24; odds 1 in 292 million.
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ClaimA Florida ticket won $1 million in the Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, Powerball drawing.