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How to play Powerball as jackpot tops $700 million

Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET; the estimated jackpot is well over $700 million for the Aug. 3 drawing.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

With the estimated Powerball jackpot well over $700 million for the Aug. 3 drawing, casual lottery players may be looking to get in on the action. But knowing where to start can be tricky, especially if you only play when the jackpot gets large.