Check out the luckiest states in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes takes a look at the states with the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.
Ladies and gentlemen, the winner has been decided! One lucky lottery player became a millionaire overnight after winning a Powerball jackpot worth $231 million.
A lucky Powerball player from Delaware purchased a winning ticket that matched all five numbers and a Powerball drawn on Monday, April 6th, winning the $231 million grand prize, according to the Powerball website.
Once winners receive their prize, they can choose to receive an annuity payment or a lump sum payment of $104.9 million. No one has won the jackpot at this time.
Because the jackpot was won, the prize was reset to $20 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, April 8th.
This win marks the third time in 2026 that a player has beaten the odds and won the Powerball jackpot. Powerball said it first won a $209.3 million prize on January 21st, when a player in North Carolina won the prize. The second grand prize of 2026, a $250.8 million jackpot, was won on March 2 in Arkansas.
Here’s what you need to know about Monday night’s jackpot wins.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for April 6th?
Here are the winning numbers for Monday, April 6th’s Powerball drawing. 7, 24, 37, 42, 57, and the powerball 5. The multiplier for “power play” is 2x.
Has anyone won any other top Powerball prizes?
No one won the $1 million Match 5 prize, but a Texas player won the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize.
Which state has the most Powerball wins?
The top five states with the most winners include Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, USA TODAY previously reported.
As of today, Powerball can be played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to Powerball.
As previously reported by USA TODAY, it does not offer service in the following states:
- Alabama
- alaska
- Hawaii
- nevada
- Utah
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022
- December 24, 2025, $1.817 billion in Arkansas.
- $1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
- $1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
- January 13, 2016, $1.586 billion in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- April 6, 2024, $1.326 billion in Oregon.
- $1.08 billion in California on July 19, 2023
- January 1, 2024, $842.4 million in Michigan.
- March 27, 2019, $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017, $758.7 million in Massachusetts
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This can be done at a variety of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores.
In some states, you can purchase Powerball tickets online depending on the local jurisdiction.
Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered from 1 to 69. The red Powerball range is 1-26. You can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases your winnings on all non-jackpot prizes.
“Power Play” multipliers can increase your winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.
A “Quick Pick” option is also available if you want the computer to select the numbers for you. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls with the red Powerball in any order.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. The winnings continue to increase even if no one wins the jackpot.
Do I have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
The short answer is “no.”
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to play Powerball. Anyone visiting any of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may purchase lottery tickets from authorized and licensed retailers, regardless of nationality, as long as they meet the legal age requirements (usually 18 years old) at the time of purchase.
Julia Gomez is USA TODAY’s trends reporter, covering popular toys, space phenomena, scientific research, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news. Connect with her on LinkedIn ×Instagram, TikTok: @juliamariegz or email jgomez@gannett.com..
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
