Powerball winning numbers drawing for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bergen Record • • general
Key Points:
- The Powerball jackpot for the April 22, 2026 drawing was estimated at $100 million, with a cash option of $45.6 million; the winning numbers were 24, 29, 32, 49, 63, and Powerball 11 with a 2x Powerplay.
- The drawing was delayed by about 30 minutes due to a technical problem and was later posted on YouTube shortly after 11:30 p.m. ET.
- Powerball drawings occur three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET, with ticket purchase deadlines varying by state.
- Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional $1 Power Play multiplier, and the game is available in 45 states plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; tickets can be bought in stores or online in select states.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292 million, and winners can choose between annuity payments over 30 years or a lump sum cash payout; some states allow winners to remain anonymous.
