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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 1, 7:53 PM
Powerball jackpot soars to $707 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The estimated jackpot for Saturday's drawing of the multi-state Powerball is $707 million.
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Powerball jackpot soars to $707 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
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What happened The estimated jackpot for Saturday's drawing of the multi-state Powerball is $707 million.
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CenterPowerball jackpot soars to $707 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 2, 12:14 AM
Powerball jackpot grows to $707M for Saturday's drawing
There was no big winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot has now increased to $707 million for Saturday night.
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Aug 1, 11:00 PM
Live Powerball results for 08/01/26: $707 million jackpot on the line
The cash option for tonight's drawing is worth an estimated $307.3 million.
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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 1, 11:00 PM
Live Powerball results for 08/01/26: $707 million jackpot on the line
The cash option for tonight's drawing is worth an estimated $307.3 million.
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Aug 1, 7:53 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.
Aug 1, 11:00 PM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.
Aug 1, 11:00 PM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.
Aug 2, 12:14 AM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.