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Monday's Powerball jackpot is the 8th-largest ever. Here's how high it could go
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ruben Vives , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The size of the jackpot has been increasing, and its current growth is notable.
A significant Powerball jackpot is upcoming, with Monday's prize being the 8th-largest ever. The size of the jackpot has been increasing, and its current growth is notable. Further information about the jackpot, including its potential size, is available from the Los Angeles Times, which also notes that California has been involved in some of the largest Powerball jackpots, with four of the top 10 having tickets sold in the state.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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