It’s far from the record jackpot territory of $2 billion, though it’s still among the higher lottery prize amounts to date. But for Adam Osmond, any jackpot fervor only serves as a reminder of the dark side of lotteries.

The jackpot for the Aug. 20 Powerball has reached an estimated $643million ($290.6 million cash option). The winning numbers in Monday's drawing are 15, 46, 61, 63, and 64, with Powerball number 1. The Power Play number is 3.

The Powerball jackpot surged to its biggest amount of the year, reaching an estimated $605 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing. The pot grew after nobody won all six numbers from Saturday night’s drawing. The white balls were 23, 40, 49, 65 and 69. The red Powerball was 23.

Past winners, including winning Powerball numbers Aug. 18, 2025, can help you narrow the numbers you choose for Wednesday's drawing.

The jackpot may be advertised at an estimated $643 million, but you’ll take home far less if you’re lucky enough to win.

One Warren County resident is now $150,000 richer after purchasing a Powerball ticket. On Tuesday, August 19, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold online to a player in Warren County for the Monday,