The Powerball jackpot is heating up again, reaching $130 million ahead of the Monday, April 27 drawing — with a solid $59.1 million cash option on the table.
🎯 Winning Numbers for April 27
Here’s what came up in the latest draw:
- 18, 31, 33, 36, 62
- Powerball: 3
- Power Play: 3x
💡 Quick Facts You Should Know
- You don’t need to be a U.S. citizen to play — anyone can buy a ticket if they meet the age requirement (usually 18+).
- Tickets are available across 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- The jackpot has been won nearly 200 times since the game launched back in 1992.
🏆 Big Wins in 2026
It’s already been a lucky year:
- There have been three jackpot winners so far.
- The most recent win? A player in Delaware scored a massive $231 million on April 6.
- The ticket was sold in Middletown, not far from Wilmington.
💰 How to Play Powerball
Getting started is simple:
- Cost: $2 per ticket
- Pick 5 white balls (1–69) + 1 red Powerball (1–26)
- Add Power Play for $1 to boost non-jackpot prizes
Power Play multipliers include:
- 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x
Not feeling lucky with your own numbers? Go for a Quick Pick, and let the system choose for you.
🔥 Record-Breaking Jackpots
Here are some of the biggest payouts ever:
- $2.040 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
- $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri & Texas)
- $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida & Tennessee)
⏰ When Are Drawings?
Mark your calendar — drawings happen:
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Saturday
And here’s the fun part: if nobody hits the jackpot, the prize keeps growing for the next draw.
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