The last time the cash prize was over $600 million was on April 6, 2024 when a winning ticket in Oregon hit the billion-dollar jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot rose to $643 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 20, drawing after no one won the top prize on Monday, Aug. 18.

The Powerball lottery jackpot — the biggest of the year — is swelling after nobody won in Monday night's drawing. The jackpot is now $643 million, with the next drawing set for Wednesday night. Although no one took home the full prize, two Powerball players won $1 million each, according to Powerball.