Lucky night! 2 win Powerball jackpot, nearly 90 score $1M, $2M
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Two lucky people won the $143 million April 29 Powerball jackpot, and nearly 90 more across 20 states won the Powerball’s $2 million and $1 million prizes.
The jackpot, which has a cash value of $65.2 million, was won by two lucky people in Kansas and Indiana, according to Powerball’s website. Once they claim their prizes, they can choose to receive annuitized payments or a one-time lump-sum amount.
The win marks the fourth time a player beat the odds and won the Powerball jackpot in 2026. The first occurred on Jan. 21, when a player from North Carolina won the $209.3 million prize, according to Powerball. The second 2026 grand prize, a $250.8 million jackpot, was won in Arkansas on March 2, and the third occurred less than a month ago, on April 6, when someone from Delaware won the $231 million jackpot.
While only two people won the jackpot, 89 more became millionaires after 27 won the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, and another 62 won the Match 5 $1 million prize.
USA TODAY has reached out to Powerball for more information about the dozens of winners.
Here’s what to know about America’s very lucky night.
What were the winning Powerball numbers?
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, April 29, Powerball drawing are 3, 19, 35, 51, 67, and the Powerball is 15. The “Power Play” multiplier is 2X.
Where was the $2 million Powerball prize won?
The Powerball Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize was won in the following states:
- Arkansas
- Illinois
- Indiana (5)
- Kansas
- Louisiana (5)
- Mississippi
- New Jersey (4)
- Oregon (3)
- Pennsylvania (2)
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Wisconsin (2)
Where was the $1 million prize won?
The Powerball Match 5 $1 million prize was won in the following states:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Georgia
- Illinois (3)
- Indiana (14)
- Kansas (5)
- Kentucky
- Louisiana (6)
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska (2)
- New Jersey (14)
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania (5)
- Wisconsin (4)
Which states have the most Powerball wins?
The top five states with the most winners include Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to USA TODAY’s previous reporting.
As of today, the Powerball can be played in 45 states, as well as Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to Powerball.
The following states do not offer the game, according to USA TODAY’s previous reporting:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Nevada
- Utah
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
- $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025, in Arkansas
- $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
- $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
- $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023, in California
- $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
- $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts
See which states are the luckiest in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes shares which states have claimed the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots wins.
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets are $2 per play 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 locations, including a local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store.
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them 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 winning for all non-jackpot prizes.
The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
If you want the computer to select the numbers, the “Quick Pick” option is also available. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
Do you have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
The short answer is no.
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play Powerball. When visiting one of the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, anyone, regardless of nationality, can 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.
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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