Powerball Results: Jackpot Rolls Over After April 20 Drawing

A Closer Look at the Latest Numbers and What They Mean

The latest Powerball results have been confirmed, delivering another rollover moment in one of the world’s most closely followed lottery games. The drawing held on Monday, April 20, 2026, produced a fresh set of winning numbers—but no jackpot winner—pushing the prize pool higher and extending the current streak of unclaimed top-tier wins.

This development continues a pattern that has defined recent Powerball cycles: growing jackpots, widespread participation, and steady anticipation ahead of each new draw.

Winning Numbers for April 20, 2026

The official results for the April 20 drawing are:

9, 17, 36, 47, 64 — Powerball: 26 — Power Play: 3x

The drawing took place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, in line with the standard Powerball schedule.

The jackpot for this draw stood at $87 million, with a cash option of $39.7 million.

Despite the substantial prize, no ticket matched all five numbers plus the Powerball, leaving the jackpot unclaimed.

Jackpot Rolls Over to $100 Million

With no grand prize winner, the jackpot has now increased to $100 million for the next drawing scheduled on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with a cash option of $45.6 million.

This rollover continues a steady upward trajectory that began after a major win earlier in the month. On April 6, 2026, a ticket in Delaware claimed approximately $231 million, resetting the jackpot to $20 million. Since then, consecutive draws without a jackpot winner have driven the prize higher.

Recent Jackpot Growth Timeline

• April 8: $20 million
• April 11: $35 million
• April 13: $45 million
• April 15: $58 million
• April 18: $75 million
• April 20: $87 million
• April 22 (next draw): $100 million

The consistent increase reflects strong ticket sales and sustained public interest.

Secondary Winners and Prize Distribution

While the jackpot remained out of reach, the April 20 drawing produced a broad range of lower-tier winners.

A $1 million winning ticket was sold in Missouri after matching all five white balls without the Powerball.

In addition, thousands of players secured smaller prizes. In Ohio alone, reported winnings included:

• $300 prizes: 16 winners
• $100 prizes: 12 winners
• $21 prizes: 236 winners
• $12 prizes: 2,836 winners
• $7 prizes: 420 winners
• $4 prizes: 4,622 winners

These figures illustrate how the Powerball structure distributes winnings across multiple tiers, ensuring participation rewards even without hitting the jackpot.

Double Play Results Add Another Layer

For players who opted into the additional feature, the Double Play drawing provided a second chance to win.

The Double Play numbers for April 20 were:

4, 29, 35, 40, 43 — Powerball: 21

This feature offers a separate draw using the same numbers, with a top prize of $10 million. It operates independently of the main jackpot and does not apply the Power Play multiplier.

How Powerball Works

Powerball remains one of the largest multi-state lottery systems in the United States, available across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Basic Gameplay

Players must:

• Select five numbers from 1 to 69
• Choose one Powerball number from 1 to 26

To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match.

Ticket Cost

• Base ticket: $2
• Power Play option: +$1
• Double Play option: +$1

Odds and Prize Structure Explained

The appeal of Powerball lies in its scale, but the odds remain steep.

• Jackpot odds: 1 in 292,201,338

However, smaller prizes are more accessible:

• Match Powerball only: $4
• Match one number + Powerball: $4
• Match five white balls: $1 million
• Match all numbers: Jackpot

Power Play can multiply non-jackpot winnings by up to 10 times, depending on the multiplier selected before each draw.

Draw Schedule and Participation Patterns

Powerball drawings take place three times per week:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Saturday

Each draw occurs at approximately 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Ticket sales typically close shortly before the draw, often around 9:45 p.m. in many jurisdictions.

Participation tends to rise as jackpots grow, which in turn accelerates the increase in prize amounts during rollover periods.

Recent Trends: A Run of Missed Jackpots

The April 20 rollover follows another draw without a jackpot winner on April 18.

April 18 results:

24, 25, 39, 46, 61 — Powerball: 1 — Power Play: 5x

That drawing also produced two $1 million winners, with tickets sold in New York and Oregon.

The current pattern reflects a typical Powerball cycle, where multiple consecutive draws without a jackpot winner lead to rapid prize growth.

Historical Context: Powerball’s Largest Jackpots

Powerball continues to dominate global lottery headlines due to its record-breaking payouts.

Notable jackpots include:

• $2.04 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
• $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
• $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri, Texas)
• $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)

Since its launch in 1992, the game has produced nearly 200 jackpot winners.

Claiming Winnings: What Winners Need to Know

Procedures for claiming prizes vary by jurisdiction, but key guidelines include:

• Prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at authorized retailers
• Larger prizes require submission via mail or in person at lottery offices
• Prizes exceeding $5,000 must be claimed at a lottery office

For example, Louisiana Lottery headquarters is located at:

555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Winners submitting claims by mail must:

• Sign the ticket
• Provide identification
• Complete a prize claim form
• Include copies of required documents

Deadlines also apply. In some states, prizes must be claimed within 180 days, with shorter timelines for lump-sum options.

What Comes Next

Attention now shifts to the April 22 drawing, where the jackpot stands at $100 million.

With each rollover, participation typically increases, bringing in more players and further expanding the prize pool. The absence of a jackpot winner in recent draws has set the stage for heightened interest, particularly as the prize crosses the $100 million threshold.

For players, the equation remains unchanged: match all six numbers to claim the top prize, or secure smaller wins through partial matches.

Conclusion

The April 20 Powerball results reinforce a familiar dynamic in lottery cycles: no jackpot winner, rising prize values, and expanding participation. The confirmed numbers—9, 17, 36, 47, 64, with Powerball 26—delivered widespread smaller wins but left the grand prize untouched.

With the jackpot now at $100 million, the next drawing represents another high-stakes opportunity in a system defined by long odds, large rewards, and sustained public interest.