April 22, 2026Updated April 23, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET
The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $100 million with a cash value of $45.8 million for the Wednesday, April 22, drawing.
According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery’s inception in 1992. As of today, 48 U.S. lotteries participate in the Powerball game, with five states not offering it: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
The most recent Powerball winner was on April 6 when a lucky player from Delaware won a jackpot of $231 million. That winner was the third person in 2026 to take home the big prize.
Here is what you need to know about Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.
The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing are 24, 29, 32, 49 and 63. The Powerball is 11. The Power Play multiplier is 2X.
No one won the Powerball jackpot or the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, but one lucky person in Michigan won the Match 5 $1 million prize.
The jackpot has increased to an estimated $118 million, with a cash value of $53.9 million, ahead of the drawing on Saturday, April 25.
The short answer is no, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play Powerball. When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, can purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer, if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase − usually 18 years old.
Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of locations, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes. The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
If you want the computer to select the numbers, the “Quick Pick” option is available, as well. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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