TRENTON, NJ – The winning numbers for the Wednesday, August 18, drawing were: 35, 36, 51, 55, and 61. The Red Power Ball number was 26. The Multiplier number was 02. 31,711 New Jersey players took home an estimated $159,212 in prizes ranging from $4 to $200. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $290,000,000 for the next drawing to be held Saturday, August 21, at 10:59 pm.

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