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"Powerball at $565M: Shark Attack vs. Jackpot – Which Is More Likely?"
Suraay
8/14/20251 min read
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $565 Million – Here’s What You Need to Know
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $565 million after Wednesday’s (Aug. 13) drawing produced no grand prize winner. The next chance to win comes this Saturday, Aug. 16—but with odds of 1 in 292 million, you’re statistically more likely to be bitten by a shark than to hit the jackpot. Still, dreams are free!
Wednesday’s Winning Numbers (Aug. 13, 2025)
4 - 11 - 40 - 44 - 50 (Powerball: 4)
Power Play multiplier: 3X
Did you play? Check your tickets!
How to Play Powerball
Buy a ticket at a local retailer (not available in AL, AK, HI, NV, or UT).
Pick six numbers:
Five white balls (1-69)
One red Powerball (1-26)
Or go for a Quick Pick and let the computer choose.
Tune in for the draw every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
How to Win
Grand Prize ($565M): Match all 5 white balls + Powerball (order doesn’t matter).
Other Prizes: There are 8 additional ways to win, from $4 up to $1 million.
Power Play (optional): For an extra $1, non-jackpot prizes can multiply up to 10X.
If no one wins, the jackpot rolls over—and gets even bigger.
2025 Powerball Jackpot Winners (So Far)
May 31: $205M (California)
April 26: $167M (Kentucky)
March 29: $527M (California)
Jan. 18: $329M (Oregon)