Grant Hardin, a one-time police chief, evaded authorities for more than 10 days in the rocky terrain and dense vegetation of rural northwest Arkansas. His prison escape plan, hatched over several months, included Sharpie markers and a handmade badge.

More than 1 million other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $150,000, the lottery said.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot is now the largest it’s been this year, reaching $605 million for the drawing on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The largest jackpot this year was a $526.5 million prize won March 29 in California. The Saturday, Aug. 16 numbers are 23-40-49-65-69 Powerball 23 Power Play 3x.

You can choose from national lottery games, like the Powerball and Mega Millions, or a variety of local games, like the DC 2, DC 3, DC 4 and DC 5. While your odds of winning a big jackpot in the Powerball or Mega Millions are generally pretty slim ( here’s how they compare to being struck by lightning or dealt a royal flush),

The Washington Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 16, 2025, results for each game: Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.