Powerball winning numbers for $100M jackpot on Wednesday, April 22
The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $100 million, with a cash value of $45.6 million in the drawing held on Wednesday, April 22.
According to Powerball, the jackpot has been won almost 200 times since the lottery began in 1992. As of today, 48 US lotteries participate in the Powerball game, and five states do not offer the jackpot: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
The latest Powerball winner was revealed A lucky player from Delaware on April 6 He won the $231 million jackpot. This winner became the third person to take home the grand prize in 2026.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.
A customer holds Powerball lottery tickets on August 25, 2025 in Hawthorne, California.
More: Which Powerball numbers should you choose?
What are the winning numbers in Powerball on April 22?
Winning numbers in the Powerball lottery draw: 24, 29, 32, 49 And 63. power ball 11. Power Play multiplier: 2X.
Do you have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
Short answer: no, you do not need to be a US citizen or a US resident to play Powerball. When visiting any of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, may purchase lottery tickets from an authorized and licensed retailer if they meet the legal age requirement at the point of purchase (usually 18 years old).
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
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$2.040 billion in California on November 7, 2022
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$1.817 billion in Arkansas on December 24, 2025
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$1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
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$1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
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$1.586 billion in California, Florida and Tennessee on January 13, 2016
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$1.326 billion in Oregon on April 6, 2024
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$1.080 billion in California on July 19, 2023
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$842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024
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$768.4 million in Wisconsin on March 27, 2019
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$758.7 million in Massachusetts on August 23, 2017
More: Which states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.
How to play Powerball?
Powerball tickets are $2 per game and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can do this at a variety of places, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be purchased online depending on local jurisdiction.
After purchasing your ticket, you need to choose six numbers. Five of these will be white balls numbered 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
There is also a “Quick Select” option if you want the computer to select the numbers. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will continue to increase.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is USA TODAY’s trending news reporter. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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