Two lucky ticket holders - one from Kansas and the other from Indiana - struck it big on Wednesday night, sharing a $143 million Powerball jackpot. The drawing also created nearly 90 new millionaires nationwide. The prize carries a cash option of $65.2 million, according to Powerball. Winners can choose between a one-time lump sum or annual payments spread over over 30 years, with payments increasing by about 5 percent annually. The winners beat the extreme odds which roughly stands at 1 in 292.2 million.
This marks the fourth Powerball jackpot win of 2026. Earlier this year, a North Carolina player won $209.3 million on January 21, followed by a $250.8 million prize claimed in Arkansas on March 2. Most recently, a Delaware ticket holder secured $231 million on April 6.
In addition to the jackpot winners, as reported by NTD, 89 players across 20 states won major prizes. Of them, 27 matched all five white balls with the Power Play to earn $2 million each, while 62 others matched the five numbers without the multiplier, winning $1 million apiece.
According to the outlet, the $2 million prizes were won in multiple states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, among others. Indiana and Louisiana led with five winners each, while New Jersey had four.
Meanwhile, $1 million prizes were widely distributed across states such as California, Georgia, Michigan, and Missouri. Indiana and New Jersey topped this category as well, each producing 14 winners.
The Powerball jackpot has been reset to $20 million for Saturday night’s drawing. The estimated lump-sum cash option for the May 2 draw stands at about $9.1 million before taxes.
Powerball winning numbers for April 29
The winning numbers for April 29 (Wednesday): 03-19-35-51-67 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 2X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place May 2, Saturday. 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.
This marks the fourth Powerball jackpot win of 2026. Earlier this year, a North Carolina player won $209.3 million on January 21, followed by a $250.8 million prize claimed in Arkansas on March 2. Most recently, a Delaware ticket holder secured $231 million on April 6.
In addition to the jackpot winners, as reported by NTD, 89 players across 20 states won major prizes. Of them, 27 matched all five white balls with the Power Play to earn $2 million each, while 62 others matched the five numbers without the multiplier, winning $1 million apiece.
According to the outlet, the $2 million prizes were won in multiple states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, among others. Indiana and Louisiana led with five winners each, while New Jersey had four.
Meanwhile, $1 million prizes were widely distributed across states such as California, Georgia, Michigan, and Missouri. Indiana and New Jersey topped this category as well, each producing 14 winners.
The Powerball jackpot has been reset to $20 million for Saturday night’s drawing. The estimated lump-sum cash option for the May 2 draw stands at about $9.1 million before taxes.
Powerball winning numbers for April 29
The winning numbers for April 29 (Wednesday): 03-19-35-51-67 and the Powerball is: 15. The Powerplay was 2X.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place May 2, Saturday. 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.
