The numbers are in for Monday night’s Powerball drawing, but one big question remains: Did anyone just win $131 million?
Lottery officials released the winning numbers but have not yet announced whether a ticket matched all six balls to claim the jackpot. The drawing also marks a milestone for the game, coming just weeks after a $1.04 billion winner in Illinois and during Powerball’s recent expansion into the United Kingdom, where players can now compete for the same jackpot as Americans.
Here is what you need to know about the latest Powerball drawing on Aug. 31.
More: Which Powerball numbers should you pick?
What are the winning numbers for the August 31 Powerball?
The winning numbers for the Monday, Aug. 31, Powerball drawing are 11, 17, 25, 37, 49 and the Powerball is 10. The “Power Play” multiplier is 2x.
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
The estimated jackpot for Monday night’s drawing is $131 million, with a cash option of $56.8 million.
Why this drawing is different
Powerball recently expanded into the United Kingdom, allowing British players to compete for the same jackpot as players in the United States.
While ticket sales from both countries contribute to the shared jackpot, there are important differences. U.K. tickets cost more than those sold in the U.S., lower-tier prizes are awarded through a separate prize structure, and jackpot winners receive annual payments through the U.K. National Lottery.
Lottery officials say the move could boost ticket sales and help jackpots grow faster during future rollover runs.

In this photo illustration, a clerk displays Powerball lottery tickets at a convenience store on December 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
When was the last Powerball jackpot winner?
The most recent jackpot win came on Aug. 12, when a ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers to win an estimated $1.04 billion prize.
That jackpot ranks among the largest Powerball prizes ever awarded and reset the game after months of rollovers.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
If nobody wins Monday night’s jackpot, the next drawing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to play?
No. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball.
Anyone who meets the legal age requirement and purchases a ticket from an authorized retailer in a participating jurisdiction can play, regardless of nationality.
Largest Powerball jackpots ever won
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$2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 in California
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$1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025 in Arkansas
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$1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 in Missouri and Texas
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$1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 in California
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$1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee
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$1.326 billion on April 6, 2024 in Oregon
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$1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 in California
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$1 billion on Aug. 12, 2026 in Illinois
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$842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan
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$768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019 in Wisconsin
Contributor: USA TODAY’s Anthony Thompson
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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