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Live Powerball results for Aug. 5: $786M jackpot, 9th-largest ever

The jackpot has climbed to $786 million with a $341.6 million cash option after more than three months without a winner.

Published Aug 5, 2026, 9:03 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Powerball jackpot hasn’t been won in more than three months, leading to tonight’s drawing being worth $786 million. If a player were to win the grand prize in the Aug. 5 drawing, it would be the ninth largest win in the game’s history.