The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $168 million, with a cash option of $77.6 million for tonight’s drawing, last won on March 29. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions stands at $70 million. Powerball drawings occur three times weekly. Players can choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. Ticket costs $2, with an optional Power Play for $1. Jackpot winners can choose a lump sum or annuity payment, and some states allow winners to remain anonymous. Tickets are sold in 45 states and online in select regions through Jackpocket.
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<div id=""><media-video-playlist class="column twelve-column no-gutter spacer-large" playlist-id="1093946001" placement="snow-playlist-story-inline" util-module-path="elements/media"/><p>Could today be your lucky day?</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" class="spacer-large" min-height="600" fluid="" outstream="" momentum=""/><p>The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $168 million, with a cash option of $77.6 million for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the official Powerball site.</p><p>The jackpot was last claimed on March 29, when a player from California won a staggering $526.5 million.</p><p>On another note, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $70 million with a cash option of $31.8 million, per the Mega Millions website.</p><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">Winner: </strong>A man facing cancer won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot and is sharing the prize with his wife and friend.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">What are the winning Powerball numbers for 4/26/25?</h2><p>Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, April 26, 2025:</p><p><strong>1 - 12 - 14 - 18 - 69 and Powerball 2</strong></p><p><strong>Powerplay was 3x</strong></p><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">Looking for an advantage? </strong>These numbers are considered the luckiest in Powerball history.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">When is the next Powerball drawing?</h2><p>The Powerball draws occur three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The addition of Monday drawings took place in 2021.</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid="" bottom="" lazy="" class="spacer-large" min-height="390" outstream=""/><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">More: </strong>A recap of all 15 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots won in 2023 can be found here.</span></p><media-gallery-promo asset-id="36956807" class="column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large"/><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">When is the last chance to buy Powerball tickets?</h2><p>Powerball ticket purchase deadlines vary by state, so don't procrastinate. In New Jersey, the cut-off is 9:59 p.m. on drawing day, while in New York, it is 10 p.m.</p><partner-inline util-module-path="elements/partner" class="spacer-large" placement="native-article_link" sizes="[[300, 250], [3, 3]]" min-height="250" fluid="" outstream=""/><p>For a comprehensive list of Powerball ticket deadlines, click here.</p><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">Location matters: </strong>Check out which states have the highest number of Powerball jackpot winners.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">How do I play Powerball?</h2><p>A ticket costs $2, with the option to add Power Play for an additional $1, boosting the potential winnings up to five times (except for the jackpot and Match 5). When the jackpot is below $150 million, a 10x Power Play is also available.</p><partner-inline util-module-path="elements/partner" placement="native-article_link" sizes="[[300, 250], [3, 3]]" min-height="250" fluid="" outstream=""/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path="elements/cta" class="spacer-large"/><p>Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, you can opt for a quick pick to have random numbers generated.</p><p>Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (in California, this is different) and the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can review all prize payouts on the Powerball website.</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid="" bottom="" lazy="" class="spacer-large" min-height="600" outstream="" momentum=""/><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">Caution: </strong>Don't fall for scams claiming to be from lottery jackpot winners.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">Where can I play Powerball?</h2><p>This game is available in 45 states along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.</p><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">More: </strong>What would you do if you won the Powerball? The survey results might surprise you.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">How to buy lottery tickets</h2><p>You can purchase tickets at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.</p><p>Additionally, you can buy tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network, in these states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect winnings straight from your phone or computer.</p><p class="related-link"><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong style="margin-right:3px">Winner: </strong>A New Jersey grandmother of ten plans a Disney trip after winning $1 million in Powerball.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">How to watch the Powerball drawing</h2><p>The Powerball drawing is live-streamed on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Click here to view the drawing.</p><partner-inline util-module-path="elements/partner" class="spacer-large" placement="native-article_link" sizes="[[300, 250], [3, 3]]" min-height="250" fluid="" outstream=""/><p>A local television station may also broadcast the drawing in your area.</p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">What are my chances of winning?</h2><p>Playing Powerball can be thrilling, but don’t count your millions before the win.</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid="" bottom="" lazy="" class="spacer-large" min-height="390" outstream=""/><p>The odds of winning the jackpot stand at 292,201,338 to 1.</p><p>To match all five white balls, the odds are 11,688,053 to 1.</p><p><span class="exclude-from-newsgate"><strong>Feeling unlucky? </strong>Check out 13 outrageous things that are statistically more likely to happen than winning the lottery.</span></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">Lump sum or annuity?</h2><p>The major U.S. lotteries offer two options for jackpot payouts: annuity and cash.</p><p>The annuity option distributes payments over time, starting with an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.</p><p>The cash option, while lower than the advertised jackpot, provides a lump sum right away, eliminating the need to wait for funds.</p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">Can I remain anonymous if I win the jackpot?</h2><p>In some states, like New Jersey, you have the option to remain anonymous when winning the lottery. This change comes under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.</p><p>In other states, winner information, like name and hometown, can be public record. Check with your state lottery for specifics.</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid="" bottom="" lazy="" class="spacer-large" min-height="390" outstream=""/><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots</h2><p><em>Here are the largest jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:</em></p><ol class="wp-block-list"><li>$2.04 billion, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California</li><li>$1.765 billion, Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California</li><li>$1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners across California, Florida, and Tennessee</li><li>$1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon</li><li>$1.08 billion, July 19, 2023: Won in California</li><li>$842.4 million, Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan</li><li>$768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin</li><li>$758.7 million, Aug. 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts</li><li>$754.6 million, Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington</li><li>$731.1 million, Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland</li></ol><partner-inline util-module-path="elements/partner" class="spacer-large" placement="native-article_link" sizes="[[300, 250], [3, 3]]" min-height="250" fluid="" outstream=""/><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">What is the largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?</h2><p><em>Here’s a rundown of the top jackpots won in the United States from both Powerball and Mega Millions:</em></p><ol class="wp-block-list"><li>$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California</li><li>$1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California</li><li>$1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida</li><li>$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners from California, Florida, and Tennessee</li><li>$1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina</li><li>$1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine</li><li>$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois</li><li>$1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon</li><li>$1.269 billion, Mega Millions, Dec. 27: Won in California</li><li>$1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey</li><li>$1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California</li><li>$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan</li><li>$842.4 million, Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan</li><li>$810 million, Mega Millions, Sept. 10, 2024: Won in Texas</li><li>$768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin</li><li>$758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts</li><li>$754.6 million, Powerball, Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington</li><li>$731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland</li><li>$699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California</li><li>$687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners from Iowa and New York</li></ol><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading">Struggling with gambling?</h2><p>If you are facing a gambling problem, assistance is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting <a href="www.800gambler.org">www.800gambler.org</a>.</p><partner-banner util-module-path="elements/partner" fluid="" bottom="" lazy="" class="spacer-large" min-height="390" outstream=""/><p><em>Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may receive revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ, and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. For gambling problems, call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); and 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). For full terms and conditions, visit jackpocket.com/tos.</em></p><lit-timestamp class="column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small" slot="timestamp" publishdate="2025-04-26 22:27:38 +0000 UTC" updatedate="2025-04-27 03:02:13 +0000 UTC"/></div>