Powerball Jackpot Hits $800 Million As Winning Numbers Drawn

Powerball Jackpot Hits $800 Million As Winning Numbers Drawn...

The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $800 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing, making it the ninth-largest prize in the game's history. The winning numbers for the April 13, 2026 drawing were 12, 24, 35, 48, 61, with Powerball 7 and Power Play 3x. No immediate winner was announced, meaning the prize could grow even larger for the next drawing.

The massive jackpot follows 36 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, fueling nationwide ticket sales. Lottery officials confirmed the $800 million prize would be paid as a lump-sum cash option of approximately $383.6 million before taxes. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16.

Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the jackpot remain astronomically low at 1 in 292.2 million. However, smaller prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million can still be won by matching partial numbers.

Social media erupted with reactions as players shared their near-miss stories and plans for the hypothetical windfall. The hashtag #Powerball trended on X (formerly Twitter) as users posted screenshots of their tickets. Convenience stores reported long lines Saturday afternoon, with some locations selling over 1,000 tickets per hour.

This marks the first time since November 2022 that the Powerball jackpot has crossed the $800 million threshold. The current jackpot run began after a California player won the $1.08 billion prize on July 19, 2025. Lottery analysts note jackpots have grown larger in recent years due to increased ticket prices and rule changes that lowered overall odds.

State lottery officials remind winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and consult financial advisors. The largest Powerball jackpot ever won was a $2.04 billion prize claimed by a single ticket in California in November 2022. All prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased.