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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion territory after no ticket matched in Monday’s drawing
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The current prize amount is substantial, with a cash option of over $422 million.
A significant prize remains unclaimed in a major lottery game. The current prize amount is substantial, with a cash option of over $422 million. Recent drawings have not yielded a top winner, allowing the prize to grow.
The most recent drawing produced some winners, though not for the top prize. Tickets sold in a few states won notable prizes, including $2 million and $1 million awards. Further information about the lottery, including the latest numbers and prize amounts, is available from the source, KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant prize remains unclaimed in a major lottery game. The current prize amount is substantial, with a cash option of over $422 million. Recent drawings have not yielded a top winner…
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