The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $58 million for the April 15 drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night’s results. With the prize rolling over once again, anticipation is growing as players across the United States get ready to try their luck.
Winners can choose between two payout options. The annuity offers the full $58 million, distributed over 30 years with annual increases of about 5 percent. Alternatively, the lump-sum cash option is currently estimated at approximately $26.4 million before taxes.
Although the odds remain steep - around 1 in 292.2 million - the game continues to attract widespread participation. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the country.
Recent big wins have fueled the excitement even further. In the April 6 drawing, a ticket in Delaware secured a $231 million jackpot, with a cash option of roughly $105 million before taxes. Earlier, on March 2, a player in Arkansas won $250.8 million, adding to a streak of major payouts that continues to capture public attention.
Powerball winning numbers for April 13
The winning numbers for April 13 (Monday): 38-43-59-63-64 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 3X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place April 15, Wednesday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
Winners can choose between two payout options. The annuity offers the full $58 million, distributed over 30 years with annual increases of about 5 percent. Alternatively, the lump-sum cash option is currently estimated at approximately $26.4 million before taxes.
Although the odds remain steep - around 1 in 292.2 million - the game continues to attract widespread participation. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the country.
Recent big wins have fueled the excitement even further. In the April 6 drawing, a ticket in Delaware secured a $231 million jackpot, with a cash option of roughly $105 million before taxes. Earlier, on March 2, a player in Arkansas won $250.8 million, adding to a streak of major payouts that continues to capture public attention.
Powerball winning numbers for April 13
The winning numbers for April 13 (Monday): 38-43-59-63-64 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 3X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place April 15, Wednesday. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What is the Powerball payout?
- 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
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
Deadline to buy Powerball tickets
The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.
Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.
How many states have Powerball?
Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.
How to buy Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.
