Powerball CA Winning Numbers Wednesday, Aug. 23

The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 are: 7-26-16-23-6 with a Powerballnumber of 4 and Powerplay number of 4.

The Multi State Lottery Association responsible for the Powerball game has stated that the prize will definitely top $700 million.

Even some of the lesser prizes would be enough to buy just about any WOW! house that you want. Especially with a few like these on the current market.

• If you want something reasonably priced in Newport Beach...Spend Life In This Newport Beach Provincial Beauty... Life in Newport Beach doesn't get any dreamier than this lovely luxe estate. It's just a smidge under $4 Million.
• Or how about some horse property in San Juan Capistrano? San Juan Luxury Lifestyle New Multi-Million Dollar Listing. If you win Powerball? Consider this San Juan Capistrano dream residence.
• In San Clemente... a Modern $6 Mil Surf Home Far From Shack WOW House: It's a surfer's paradise in San Clemente, steps to the sand and the sea.
• For just a tad more, in Laguna Beach...High Atop Emerald Bay With Views To Spare In Laguna... Emerald Bay never disappoints. Whether you are oceanfront or high in the hills, the views go on forever. It's just under $8 Million.
• Or, if you're a big winner and enjoy shopping on Rodeo Drive, this Jaw-Dropping $100M Beverly Hills Home On Market: Yes, you read that correctly – this $100M home is on what CNBC considers the "The Most Expensive Street in America"

The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number is 1 in about 293 million, according to the Powerball website. The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 24.87.

With so many ways to win, how can you not play?

The Powerball game is played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Photo, Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff