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A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

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What happened The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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Left / center-leftPowerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $748 million drawing

The Oregonian (OregonLive) · Center-left · News report

CenterA $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 4, 4:10 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Aug 4, 3:13 AM

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $748 million drawing

Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Aug 4, 3:13 AM

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $748 million drawing

Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

Powerball jackpot grows to $748M for Monday's drawing

The biggest Powerball jackpot of the year continues to grow!

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Aug 4, 3:01 AM

A $748 million jackpot is on the line. Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $748 million and is closing in on the all-time top 10 biggest prizes. Will someone win after Monday's drawing? Here are the latest numbers.

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 4, 3:00 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 4, 3:00 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 4, 3:00 AM

Powerball $753M jackpot winning numbers: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million Monday. Did you win?

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 4, 1:29 AM

Live Powerball results for 08/03/26: $748 million jackpot up for grabs

The cash option for tonight's drawing is worth an estimated $325.1 million.

Details0/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 28 sources

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Aug 4, 1:29 AM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 3:00 AM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 3:00 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 3:00 AM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

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