Winning numbers and draw data

• Draw date: August 1, 2026
• Main numbers: 6, 17, 27, 48, 50
• Powerball: 5
• Power Play: 3x
• Published jackpot: $707 Million
• Main-number sum: 148
• Odd/even split: 2 odd and 3 even
• Main-number range: 6 to 50 (spread 44)
• Previous draw compared: July 29, 2026

The Powerball draw for August 1, 2026, produced main numbers 6, 17, 27, 48, and 50. The Powerball was 5, and the multiplier was 3x. The published jackpot label for the draw was $707 Million.

August 1 Powerball number breakdown

The five main numbers had a combined sum of 148. That total comes from adding the main numbers only; the separate Powerball value is not included in the calculation.

Three of the main numbers were even: 6, 48, and 50. The other two, 17 and 27, were odd. This gave the draw a 3-to-2 even-to-odd split.

The lowest main number was 6, while the highest was 50. The difference between those endpoints was 44, which is the draw’s numerical spread. In plain terms, the spread measures the distance from the smallest main number to the largest one. It does not describe how evenly the numbers were distributed inside that interval.

No consecutive main-number pairs

There were no consecutive pairs among the five main numbers. A consecutive pair consists of two values directly next to each other on the number line, such as 16 and 17 or 48 and 49. Although 48 and 50 were close, they were separated by 49 and therefore did not form a consecutive pair.

The absence of consecutive numbers is simply one descriptive feature of this result. It does not make the combination more or less significant, and it does not provide information about what may appear in a future Powerball draw.

Comparison with the July 29 draw

The previous Powerball draw, dated July 29, 2026, had main numbers 30, 36, 40, 42, and 57. None of those five values repeated among the August 1 main numbers. The earlier Powerball was 2, compared with 5 on August 1, while the multiplier changed from 2x to 3x.

The July 29 main numbers totaled 205. The August 1 total of 148 was 57 lower. This change can also be written as a sum change of minus 57. Much of the visible difference between the two sets is reflected in their endpoints: the August 1 set started at 6 and ended at 50, while every main number in the previous draw was 30 or higher.

These comparisons summarize how two completed draws differed. They are descriptive only and do not predict future results. A lower sum, a different odd-and-even balance, or the lack of repeated numbers does not indicate what the next draw will contain.

How to read this draw recap

The sum, parity split, range, consecutive-pair count, and previous-draw comparison offer several straightforward ways to describe the August 1 result. Each measure highlights a different part of the same five-number set. The sum shows the combined value, the odd-and-even count groups the numbers by parity, and the spread shows the distance between the minimum and maximum.

These statistics should not be treated as signals or forecasts. Lottery drawings are separate events, so the characteristics of this result do not establish a pattern for later drawings.

For final confirmation, verify the August 1, 2026 Powerball result against the applicable official lottery source.

Frequently asked questions

What were the Powerball numbers for August 1, 2026?

The main numbers were 6, 17, 27, 48, and 50. The Powerball was 5.

What was the multiplier for the August 1, 2026 Powerball draw?

The multiplier was 3x.

What was the sum of the five main numbers?

The five main numbers had a sum of 148.

Did any main numbers repeat from the previous draw?

No. None of the main numbers from the July 29, 2026 draw repeated on August 1.