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Powerball jackpot soars to $856 million for Saturday’s drawing: That’s 13,000 years of the average American salary
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Debra Worley , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The jackpot has been growing for months, with the last grand prize winner announced on May 2.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $856 million for the upcoming Saturday drawing. This significant amount is notable, as it surpasses other recent lottery prizes. The jackpot has been growing for months, with the last grand prize winner announced on May 2.
At that time, two tickets shared a $20 million prize. Further details about the Powerball jackpot and drawing schedule are available from the source, including information on the cash prize option and recent changes to the lottery's player base.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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