News - The Powerball jackpot has increased to $58 million.

Anticipation builds as Powerball enthusiasts across the nation try their luck to secure the enticing $58 million jackpot from the drawing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The numbers for this substantial prize pool were 13, 21, 27, 43, and 45, with a Powerball of 26. In this latest draw, players had the opportunity to boost their winnings with a Power Play multiplier of 5x, an added feature which significantly enhances non-jackpot winnings. The state of Michigan celebrated its largest Powerball win in January 2024, with a life-altering $842.4 million ticket sold in Grand Blanc. Onlookers are keen to see if a new record will be set soon. For those who weren't lucky this time, hope remains as the next drawing is slated for Saturday, April 18. Critical to playing Powerball is knowing when sales close: in Michigan, eager players can purchase tickets online and in-store up until 9:45 p.m. on the evening of the drawing. Participation requires a ticket priced at $2, with the option of an additional $1 Power Play for those seeking multiplied secondary prizes. The Power Play multiplier is predetermined before each drawing, with the potential to raise winnings to tenfold when the jackpot is less than $150 million. Powerball presents diverse prize tiers, offering rewards from $4 for matching just the Powerball number, all the way up to the jackpot for matching all five numbers plus the Powerball. The compelling Power Play option enables players to double a $1 million prize or increase other winnings proportionately. With daunting odds of 1 in 292.2 million to land the jackpot, the excitement never dwindles as players tune in to find out if they are the next multi-millionaire. Drawings occur thrice a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, bringing excitement and hope to households nationwide. Those eager to participate should be well-versed in their options — the Double Play feature presents an additional chance to win up to $10,000,000 for just $1 more per play. This extra draw happens post-Powerball draw and runs independently from the Power Play multiplier. Audiences can catch the live Powerball drawings on the official website or tune in directly from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee, ensuring that no moment of suspense is missed for each thrilling announcement of the new winning numbers.