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    Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 31 drawing: Jackpot rises to $80 million

    By Mike Snider, USA TODAY,

    1 day ago

    The Powerball jackpot for Monday night's drawing is now an estimated at $80 million after there were no winners from Saturday's drawing.

    Two Powerball jackpots were won in August: In the Aug. 19 drawing, a player in California won a $44.3 million jackpot just a week after a $213.8 million jackpot was won by a Pennsylvania player.

    The jackpot had an estimated cash value of $39.5 million after taxes, according to the lottery.

    The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and we have the results below.

    Here's what to know about the Saturday, Aug. 31 Powerball drawing:

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    A Powerball ticket Jerry Habraken / USA TODAY NETWORK

    Powerball winning numbers for Aug. 31 drawing

    The winning numbers were 4, 34, 35, 38 and 69. The Powerball was 19 and the Power Play was 2X.

    Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network .

    Did anyone win the Powerball?

    While there were no jackpot winners from Saturday night's Powerball drawing, one ticket in California won a $1 million Match 5 prize.

    To find the full list of previous Powerball winners, click the link to the lottery's website .

    How to play the Powerball

    In order to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store – and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.

    To play, you will need to pick six numbers in total to mark on your ticket. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69. The Powerball is red and one number which is between 1 and 26.

    If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can add a “Power Play” for $1 which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. This addition can multiply winnings by 2X , 3X , 4X , 5X , or 10X .

    Players can also ask a cashier for a "Quick Pick" where a cashier will give you a computer generated numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.

    Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.

    Where to purchase Powerball tickets

    Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

    You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network , in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

    Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 31 drawing: Jackpot rises to $80 million

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