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Powerball winner after $1 billion jackpot? Results for Aug. 15, 2026
Treasure Coast News • • general
Key Points:
- A Florida ticket sold at Circle K in Lakeland won a $1 million Powerball prize in the Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, drawing, with the winner claiming a lump sum by Aug. 12.
- The largest recent Powerball jackpot of $1.04 billion was won by a ticket purchased in Quincy, Illinois, in the Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, drawing, sparking continued lottery excitement as the winner remains anonymous.
- Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET, with the jackpot resetting to $20 million for the Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, drawing following the billion-dollar win.
- Florida lottery winners must claim prizes within 180 days, with a 60-day window to opt for a lump-sum payment, and while winner information is generally public, names of prizes $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from disclosure for 90 days.
- Despite Florida law requiring disclosure of winner details, experts note legal methods exist for maintaining anonymity after winning large lottery prizes.
