Powerball® Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $786 Million; Mississippi Match 5 Reaches an Estimated $455,000

FLOWOOD, Miss. – With an estimated $786 million jackpot at stake, tonight’s Powerball^®

Drawing is the ninth largest in the game’s history. Meanwhile, a surge in sales has jolted an additional $15,000 into the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot, driving its top prize to an estimated $455,000.

The Powerball jackpot, with an estimated cash value of $341.6 million, has been building since it was last hit May 2 by a player in Florida and another in Texas. The two split a $20 million jackpot. So far in 2026, the Powerball jackpot has been hit on five occasions.

The top prize for Mississippi Match 5, sold exclusively by Mississippi Lottery retailers, started with a $50,000 jackpot after a ticket purchased in Moss Point July 3.

Mississippi Match 5 drawings are held nightly at 9:30 p.m. Players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes.

8.05.26

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

You must be 21 years of age or older to play the games of the Mississippi Lottery.

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained on this website. This website, however, is not the final authority on winning numbers, prizes, games, or other information. Winning numbers are not official until validated by the Mississippi Lottery and its independent auditors. All winning tickets must be validated by the Mississippi Lottery before prizes will be paid.