The latest Powerball winning numbers are now available from the drawing held on Saturday, April 6, after a brief delay, featuring a whopping jackpot totaling an estimated $1.3 billion ($608.9 million if chosen as a cash option).
This jackpot win comes after a dry spell since January 1, when a lucky individual in Michigan claimed an $842-million jackpot prize.
Powerball Winning Numbers
The winning numbers for the April 6 drawing are 22, 27, 44, 52 and 69, with the Powerball being 9. Additionally, the Power Play multiplier for the draw was set at 3.
Powerball Jackpot Winner
A fortunate individual in Oregon purchased a winning Powerball ticket that matched all six numbers, securing the jackpot for the Saturday drawing.
Among other winners, seven tickets matched the five white balls, with one of them being sold in Michigan. The rest were purchased in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Wyoming.
Reason Behind the Drawing Delay
The drawing faced a delay as one of the participating lotteries required extra time to complete necessary pre-draw procedures to safeguard the security and fairness of the Powerball game.
In adherence to Powerball game regulations, every ticket sold nationwide undergoes thorough verification against two separate computer systems before the winning numbers are announced, ensuring a fair chance for each ticket to win. The delayed drawing eventually took place at 2:29 a.m.
Next Powerball Drawing Schedule
The upcoming Powerball drawing is set for Monday, April 8. Drawings occur three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m.
Powerball Ticket Purchase Deadline
In Michigan, both in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:45 p.m. on the draw night.
Powerball Game Costs
Getting a Powerball ticket costs $2, with an option to add $1 for the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times.
Powerball Prize Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of the various Powerball prize tiers:
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
Odds of Winning the Powerball Jackpot
The likelihood of winning the Powerball jackpot stands at 1 in 292.2 million.
Finding the Powerball Winning Numbers
Tune in to live broadcasts of the Powerball drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Alternatively, you can watch the drawings live on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are also published on the Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites.
Powerball Double Play Drawing
With the Double Play option, in-store Powerball buyers can participate in a second drawing immediately after the regular Powerball draw for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000. Adding this feature to your Powerball ticket costs an extra $1 per play.
The Powerball Double Play drawing occurs between 11:30 and 11:40 p.m.
Please note that the Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.
FAQ
1. How often are Powerball drawings held?
Powerball drawings are conducted three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m.
2. What are the different prize levels in Powerball?
There are various prize tiers in Powerball, ranging from the jackpot for matching all numbers to smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers with or without the Powerball.
3. How can I watch the Powerball drawings live?
You can watch the live broadcasts of the Powerball drawings on Powerball.com or tune in to the live telecast from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
4. What is the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, making it a challenging but thrilling game to play.
