Powerball numbers are in for Saturday, April 6 $1.30 billion drawing jackpot. Did anyone win?
The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to be the game's No. 4 drawing of all-time and No. 8 largest lottery prize in U.S. history after no one matched all six numbers on Wednesday night.
However, the drawing was delayed due to a technical issue. But the numbers are officially in.
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Winning Powerball numbers 4/6/24
The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the Powerball is 9. The Power Play was 3X.
Did anyone win Powerball drawing last night, April 6, 2024? 4/6/24 lottery jackpot results
Yes. One winning ticket purchased in Oregon won the April 6 Powerball drawing.
Seven tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million. They were purchased in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan and Wyoming.
Double Play numbers are 16, 19, 56, 59, 66, and the Powerball is 14.
Nobody matched all six numbers, and zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000.
Why is the Powerball drawing delayed 4/6/24?
"Tonight, we have one participating lottery that needs additional time to complete required pre-draw procedures, which have been enacted to protect the security and integrity of the Powerball game," according to powerball.com.
Why are Powerball results still pending?
"Powerball game rules require that every single ticket sold nationwide be checked and verified against two different computer systems before the winning numbers are drawn. This is done to ensure that every ticket sold for the Powerball drawing has been accounted for and has an equal chance to win. Tonight, we have one jurisdiction that needs extra time to complete that pre-draw process."
When will Powerball numbers be drawn?
The Saturday, April 6, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.30 billion with a cash option of $608.9 million will be determined at a later time. Powerball said people should hold on to their tickets for Saturday's drawing.
"When the required pre-draw procedures are complete, the Powerball drawing will be performed under the supervision of lottery security officials and independent auditors."
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How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize?
You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.
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When is the next Powerball drawing?
The Powerball jackpot for Monday resets to an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9.4 million, according to powerball.com.
Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket?
A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot. Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
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Mega Millions winning numbers
The Mega Millions continued to rise after nobody matched all six numbers from Friday night's drawing. The current Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $97 million, with a cash option of $45.0 million.
Powerball 2024 drawing jackpot winners
Here is the list of 2024 Powerball jackpot wins, according to powerball.com:
- $842.4 million — Jan. 1; Michigan.
Powerball Top 10 lottery drawing jackpot results
Here are the all-time top 10 Powerball jackpots, according to powerball.com:
- $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
- $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
- $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
- $1.33 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon.
- $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California.
- $842 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan.
- $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin.
- $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts.
- $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington.
- $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland.
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Powerball, Mega Millions history: Top 10 U.S. lottery drawing jackpot results
Here are the nation's all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
- $1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
- $1.586 billion, Powerball — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
- $1.58 million, Mega Millions — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
- $1.35 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
- $1.33 billion, Powerball — April 6, 2024; Oregon.
- $1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
- $1.08 billion, Powerball — July 19, 2023; California.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.