Powerball Jackpot Hits $786 Million | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Powerball’s jackpot soars to a staggering $786 million—ninth largest in history—fueling nationwide dreams and ticket sales, while Mega Millions climbs to $70 million too. With odds of 1 in 292 million, the fantasy of life-changing wealth is real, but slim. Tickets are available in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands—buy at gas stations, convenience stores, or online via state apps. Don’t forget: drawings are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—check your state’s deadline! Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…