Cleveland, Ohio – The upcoming Labor Day weekend just got a thrilling boost as the Powerball jackpot has climbed to a staggering $1 billion for the Saturday, August 30 drawing. With a cash option of $453.1 million, excitement is sweeping across the nation as hopeful players line up for a shot at one of the game’s most massive payouts.
This jackpot now ranks as the sixth largest in Powerball’s history and is the biggest advertised prize in over a year. The rising jackpot has stirred waves of anticipation, especially in Ohio, where luck has already struck. The state recently celebrated a $2 million second-tier win from the August 27 drawing, with the winning ticket sold at Circle K #5702 in Akron. This recent win adds to a growing list of high-tier prizes in Ohio over the past few weeks, proving that big wins can happen anywhere.
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, and players can opt to add the Power Play feature for an extra $1, giving them a chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes significantly. While only one lucky player can claim the billion-dollar jackpot, thousands more stand to win smaller—but still life-changing—prizes.
As excitement builds, lottery officials urge players to play responsibly and to secure tickets ahead of the Saturday night draw. With long lines expected and ticket sales closing shortly before the drawing, time is of the essence for those hoping to be part of Powerball history.
