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No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Isa Mudannayake, Hanna Park , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Tickets sold in Arizona, Florida, and New York also won $1 million each.
In the latest Powerball drawing, the jackpot has increased to an estimated $905 million. The winning numbers were announced, but no one claimed the grand prize. Some players did win significant prizes, including a ticket sold in Michigan that matched the five white numbers to win $1 million.
Tickets sold in Arizona, Florida, and New York also won $1 million each. A ticket sold in Texas won $2 million by matching all five white balls and including the Power Play option. Further details about the Powerball drawing and the winning tickets are available from the Powerball website.
The next drawing will offer the new estimated $905 million jackpot.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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