Powerball Jackpot Hits $905M | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Powerball’s jackpot has exploded to a staggering $905 million after no one won last Saturday’s drawing, fueling a frenzy of ticket sales as players chase the dream. The prize, already the largest of the year and eighth-biggest in history at $856 million just days prior, continues its rollover streak — the longest since May. While mega-wins remain elusive, smaller prizes still hit: a Texas ticket cashed in $2 million, and four others across Arizona, Florida, Michigan, and New York each won $1 million. With odds of 1 in 292 million, the game remains a long shot — but someone’s gotta win. And…