Power Ball Numbers For Aug 23 (Saturday, August 23, 2025) are now final. The official Powerball site lists the winning numbers as 11, 14, 34, 47, 51 and Powerball 18, with Power Play 2x. These are the authoritative results used for payouts and claims nationwide.
Where these numbers come from (and why “official” matters)
Powerball drawings happen three nights a week—Monday, Wednesday, Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery’s studio in Tallahassee. Many sites republish results, but claims are adjudicated against the official drawing results at Powerball.com, the Multi-State Lottery Association’s website. For August 23, 2025, the six numbers and Power Play above are the record of truth.
Jackpot context and next drawing
The Saturday draw followed a run-up in the jackpot fueled by rollovers. Recent coverage pegged the prize in the $700M range earlier in the day and noted that if no jackpot ticket hit, the next drawing would push even higher for Monday (August 25). Check the official site for the updated jackpot estimate as ticket validations complete and funds settle.
Prize tiers and Power Play (quick refresher)
- Match 5 + Powerball: Jackpot (annuity/cash options vary by state and current pool).
- Match 5: $1,000,000 (Power Play does not multiply this tier).
- Match 4 + Powerball: $50,000 (doubles to $100,000 with 2x, etc.).
- Match 4: $100 (multiplied by Power Play).
- Match 3 + Powerball: $100 (multiplied by Power Play).
- Match 3: $7 (multiplied by Power Play).
- Match 2 + Powerball: $7 (multiplied by Power Play).
- Match 1 + Powerball: $4 (multiplied by Power Play).
- Match Powerball only: $4 (multiplied by Power Play).
How to check your ticket correctly
- Match order does not matter. You’re comparing sets, not sequences.
- Check the red ball and the Power Play. If you added Power Play, it multiplies non-jackpot wins.
- Scan and verify. Use your state lottery’s app or a retailer scanner, then cross-check against the official published numbers for 8/23/2025.
Claiming a prize: do’s and don’ts
Every state has its own claim deadlines, tax withholding rules, and anonymity options. Before you sign anything bigger than a small $600-and-under claim, consider the following:
- Photograph both sides of the ticket immediately; store it like cash.
- Sign the ticket (rules vary—some players assign to a trust after legal advice).
- Protect your identity. In some states, names are public; in others, you can claim via a trust or remain anonymous.
- Hire the team. A CPA, a fiduciary financial planner, and a lottery-experienced attorney can save you from expensive mistakes.
- Don’t rush to take cash vs. annuity without modeling taxes, investment risk, and your own risk tolerance.
What if you matched some—but not all—numbers?
Even two numbers plus the Powerball can return a small prize (multiplied with Power Play). Check your slip carefully: low-tier wins are frequently missed, especially when players only look for the big headline match. When in doubt, scan the barcode in your state’s official lottery app.
Double Play and local add-ons
Some jurisdictions offer a Double Play add-on: your numbers get a second chance in a separate drawing with its own fixed prizes. Rules and availability vary by state—if you’re in a Double Play state, flip your ticket and confirm whether you opted in.
Common myths (busted)
- “Hot” and “cold” numbers decide outcomes. No: each draw is independent.
- Buying at “lucky” stores helps. Stores that sell more tickets pay out more prizes by volume, not magic.
- Quicker Picks vs. self-pick? Jackpots don’t care—odds are identical.
One official link to bookmark
Confirm results and see prize breakdowns by state: Powerball — Official Draw Results.
Bottom line
The power ball numbers for aug 23 are 11-14-34-47-51 and Powerball 18 (Power Play 2x). If you have a win—of any size—treat your ticket like a legal document, check your state’s claim rules, and get advice before you cash in.
