Powerball Jackpot Surges to Over $1 Billion Amid Multiple Wins and Near Misses

TL;DR
Two Southern Californians won over $1 million each in the recent Powerball draw, while the jackpot for the next game is estimated at $1.1 billion, with additional tickets in Northern California also hitting five numbers. The upcoming jackpot is the fifth-largest in Powerball history, offering options for a lump sum or annuity, and proceeds support California public schools.
- 2 winning $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Southern California KTLA
- Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion—here’s the after-tax payout in every U.S. state CNBC
- Powerball winning numbers for $1 billion jackpot on Saturday, August 30 USA Today
- Sunblock, charcoal … and Powerball? Holiday weekend lottery jackpot worth $1 billion is up for grabs CNN
- Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1B after no ticket matches all numbers in Saturday's drawing ABC News
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