Powerball Jackpot Hits $58 Million Ahead of April 15 Drawing

The Powerball jackpot is heating up again—now sitting at $58 million with a $26.4 million cash option ahead of the Wednesday, April 15 drawing.

? Quick Highlights

  • ? Jackpot: $58 million
  • ? Cash option: $26.4 million
  • ?? Ticket price: $2 per play
  • ? Draw nights: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

The last big win hit on April 6, when a lucky player in Delaware scored a massive $231 million prize. That jackpot still hasn’t been claimed yet—so yes, big money is definitely in play right now.


? How to Play (Super Simple)

Getting in on the action is easy:

  • Pick 5 white ball numbers (1–69)
  • Choose 1 red Powerball (1–26)
  • Or go with Quick Pick and let the computer decide

Want to boost your non-jackpot winnings? Add Power Play for an extra $1 and multiply prizes up to 10X.


? Who Can Play?

You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or resident. As long as you:

  • Buy your ticket from an authorized retailer
  • Meet the minimum age (usually 18)

—you’re good to go, even if you’re visiting.


? Where It’s Not Available

Powerball is played across most of the U.S., but a few states sit it out:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Nevada
  • Utah

? Biggest Jackpots Ever (Wild Numbers)

Some of the all-time wins are jaw-dropping:

  • $2.04 billion (California, November 2022)
  • $1.817 billion (Arkansas, December 2025)
  • $1.787 billion (Missouri & Texas, September 2025)
  • $1.586 billion (California, Florida & Tennessee, January 2016)

? What Happens Next?

If nobody hits all six numbers, the jackpot keeps rolling and growing—which is exactly how these massive billion-dollar prizes happen.