Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 8. Check tickets here

The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $856 million for the Saturday, Aug. 8 drawing. It is the eighth largest Powerball jackpot ever.

California players win six-figure Powerball prizes as jackpot hits $748 million

More than 160,000 people in California won Powerball prizes.
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3 Powerball tickets, each worth $800,000, sold in California

Three Powerball tickets, each worth about $800,000, were sold in California over the weekend.

An easy guide on how to play Powerball: Ticket prices, where to play, odds of winning and more

With the estimated Powerball jackpot well over $700 million for the Aug. 3 drawing, casual lottery players may be looking to get in on the action. But knowing where to start can be tricky, especially if you only play when the jackpot gets large.

California player wins five-figure Powerball prize as jackpot hits $786 million

Nearly 120,000 people in California won Powerball prizes, but noone won the whole jackpot which climbs to $786 million.