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Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million after 43rd drawing without winner
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Justin Boggs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The numbers from the most recent drawing were announced, with two tickets winning at least $1 million each by matching all five white balls.
The Powerball jackpot has grown significantly after a recent drawing without a winner. As of the latest drawing, the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $975 million. This increase comes after no ticket matched all the necessary numbers to win the top prize.
The numbers from the most recent drawing were announced, with two tickets winning at least $1 million each by matching all five white balls. Further details about the drawing and the jackpot are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The upcoming drawing on Wednesday will feature the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, with the odds of winning the jackpot being about 1 in a certain number, though the exact figure is not specified here.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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