It’s far from the record jackpot territory of $2 billion, though it’s still among the higher lottery prize amounts to date. But for Adam Osmond, any jackpot fervor only serves as a reminder of the dark side of lotteries.

Past winners, including winning Powerball numbers Aug. 18, 2025, can help you narrow the numbers you choose for Wednesday's drawing.

The Connecticut Lottery player was one of eight Powerball players across the nation to win a prize totaling over $100,000 following the drawing, according to Powerball. The player initially won $50,000, and $50,000 was added to their winnings due to a Power Play. The odds of winning were one in over 913,000, according to the Powerball odds page.

The jackpot may be advertised at an estimated $643 million, but you’ll take home far less if you’re lucky enough to win.

According to lottery officials, a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Circle K (2990 N Arizona Ave.) in Chandler. Besides the Powerball win, a Fantasy 5 jackpot worth $156,000 was hit at a QuikTrip (816 W University Dr.) in Mesa.

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.