No one claimed the $130 million Powerball jackpot in the April 27, 2026 drawing, according to multiple sources; the winning numbers were 18, 31, 33, 36, and 62, with the Powerball number 3 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x. The next drawing, on Wednesday, April 29, is expected to feature an estimated $143 million jackpot, with a cash option of $65 million.

How the Jackpot Grew

The jackpot had rolled over after the previous drawing on Saturday, April 25, when no one matched all six numbers. That left the prize pool at $130 million for the Monday drawing. Prior to the April 27 draw, the Powerball jackpot was reset to $20 million on April 8, 2026, following a $231 million winner in Delaware on April 6.

Powerball drawings occur at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Ticket sales in Michigan close at 9:45 p.m. for in-store and online purchases, according to the Detroit Free Press. Players can choose their numbers or let a random number generator select them.

Costs and Prizes

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, with an additional $1 available for the Power Play feature, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, depending on the jackpot size. If a player selects Power Play and wins a prize that doesn’t involve the jackpot, the prize amount could be multiplied as such.

Here are the prize amounts for different matches:

  • 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

With Power Play added, the prize amounts for non-jackpot wins can increase significantly. For example, a $1 million prize can become $2 million if the multiplier is 2x, up to $10 million with a 10x multiplier, provided the jackpot is $150 million or less.

Checking Winning Numbers and Claiming Prizes

Winning numbers for the April 27 drawing were published by multiple outlets, including the Treasure Coast News and Akron Symbol Journal. Players can check their tickets using the Powerball or state lottery websites. Ohio residents can check through the Ohio Lottery site.

Powerball tickets can be claimed in most states within a year of the drawing, though some states allow up to 180 days. Winners can choose between a one-time cash payment or an annuity paid out over 30 years. The annuity option offers a higher total amount but is subject to federal and state taxes.

Players in Idaho and Montana are required to spend $3 per play if they choose the Power Play option. In other states, the Power Play costs $1 extra per play.