The Powerball drawing on April 1, 2026, produced winning numbers 4-10-11-52-64 and Powerball 24, with a 3x Power Play, but no ticket matched all six for the estimated $195 million jackpot carrying a $87.5 million cash option. This miss sends the prize rolling over to the next drawing, building anticipation among players nationwide. Drawings occur three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
How Players Select Numbers and Face the Odds
Participants choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. Matching all six numbers exactly wins the jackpot. Tickets cost $2 apiece. The odds stand at 1 in 292.2 million, a figure that underscores the rarity of top prizes amid millions of entries. Broadcasts air live on the Powerball website at 11 p.m. ET, with possible local TV coverage.
Recent Draws and Paths to Purchase Tickets
A ticket in Arkansas claimed the prior jackpot of $250.8 million on March 2. In New York, buyers purchase in-store or online until 10 p.m. on draw nights; New Jersey cuts off at 9:45 p.m., and Connecticut at 10 p.m. Retailer locators on state lottery sites help find nearby outlets. These deadlines ensure entries enter the pool before the random selection.
Powerball's History of Massive Payouts
Since 1992, Powerball has delivered record jackpots, with the top ten including a $2.04 billion win in California on November 7, 2022, and a $1.817 billion prize in Arkansas on December 24, 2025. Others range from $1.787 billion split between Missouri and Texas to $758.7 million in Massachusetts. These sums reflect escalating annuitized prizes that draw widespread participation until claimed.
- $2.04 billion, Nov. 7, 2022: California
- $1.817 billion, Dec. 24, 2025: Arkansas
- $1.787 billion, Sept. 6, 2025: Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion, Oct. 11, 2023: California
- $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: California, Florida, Tennessee
