8th Largest Powerball Jackpot Ever Draws Saturday Night!

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to a historic $856 million for the Saturday, August 8 drawing. That is the 8

largest Powerball jackpot of all time! The jackpot has a cash value of $370.7 million. This Saturday will mark the 42

drawing in this jackpot run.

Powerball has seen several big winners this year, as the game has been hit five times in 2026, including a $143 million jackpot that was hit in Kansas and Indiana in April. Powerball tickets start at $2, with the option of adding the Powerplay Multiplier for an additional $1. Powerball draws on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

There are other jackpots that can be won on Saturday night, including the $2.4 million Lotto America jackpot. Also drawing will be Super Kansas Cash, a Kansas-only game with a current jackpot of $690,000. Players will need to purchase their tickets before 8:59 p.m. on draw days to be eligible to win.

A reminder that Kansas Lottery players can purchase Powerball, Mega Millions, other draw games, and even play eInstant games through the Lottery’s website and mobile app. See www.kslottery.com for more details.