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Powerball Jackpot Winning Numbers for August 16, 2025 Drawing

Graphic showing Powerball and Power Play logos for the lottery drawing

The Powerball jackpot soared to a staggering $565 million for the Saturday, August 16, drawing, giving millions of players a chance at a life-changing prize. While no one claimed the massive grand prize, there were still thousands of winners across the country.

Here are the official Powerball jackpot winning numbers for the August 16, 2025 drawing.

The Winning Numbers

The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were:

23, 40, 49, 65, 69

The red Powerball was:

23

The Power Play multiplier was:

3x

No Jackpot Winner, Prize Rolls Over

After a frenzy of ticket sales, there was no winner for the $565 million jackpot. This means the top prize will continue to climb, with the next drawing set for Monday, August 18. The jackpot is now estimated to be worth an incredible $579 million, with a one-time cash option of $261.5 million.

While no one hit the jackpot, the drawing still produced a large number of winners in lower prize tiers. However, there were no tickets that matched all five white balls to win the $1 million prize or the $2 million prize with the Power Play option.

A Look Back at Powerball Winners in 2025

The year 2025 has already seen four Powerball jackpot winners, a testament to the unpredictable nature of the game.

  • January 18: A player in Oregon won a $328.5 million jackpot.
  • March 29: A second jackpot was won, with a player netting $527 million.
  • April 26: A lucky winner in Kentucky claimed a $167.3 million prize.
  • May 31: The most recent jackpot winner, from California, won a $204.5 million prize.

With the jackpot continuing to grow, the next drawing is sure to attract even more attention from players across the country. Make sure to check your tickets and good luck!

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