The Powerball jackpot for Monday, April 20, 2026, reached $87 million with a cash value of $39.7 million, but no winner was announced. The next drawing on Wednesday, April 22, will offer a jackpot exceeding $100 million, with a cash value of $45.6 million. The winning numbers for the April 20 drawing were 9-17-36-47-64 with a Powerball of 26 and a Power Play of 3X.
How to Play Powerball
Powerball drawings occur at 10:59 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Tickets cost $2 each and can be purchased until 9:50 p.m. on the day of the drawing. Players select five white balls (1-69) and one red Powerball (1-26). The Power Play option, costing an additional $1, multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. Players can also use the Quick Pick feature for computer-generated numbers.
Odds and Prizes
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9, while the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. To win the grand prize, players must match all five white balls and the Powerball. Other prize tiers include matching five white balls ($1 million), four white balls + Powerball ($50,000), and one Powerball ($4). If no jackpot winner is claimed, the prize rolls over to the next drawing.
Where to Buy Tickets
Powerball tickets are available at convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Some states also allow online purchases. Players must be at least 18 years old to participate.