The Powerball jackpot has been steadily climbing for over four months, reaching an impressive $1.23 billion with a cash value of $595.1 million. This marks the fourth-largest prize in Powerball history, with the largest jackpot ever won standing at $2.04 billion in November 2022.
The last Powerball jackpot was won on Jan. 1, when a lucky player in Michigan walked away with $842 million. More recently, the Mega Millions lottery saw a big win on March 26, with a player in New Jersey snagging $1.13 billion.
Excitement is building for the next Powerball drawing, scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players have the option to multiply non-jackpot prizes with the Power Play feature for an additional $1, multiplying prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times.
The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are slim, at one in 292,201,338, with overall odds of winning a prize at one in 24.87. Tickets can be purchased in person at various locations or conveniently online through Jackpocket in select states and territories.
Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, offers a secure and user-friendly way to play the lottery online. As the anticipation grows for the next Powerball drawing, players across the country are eagerly purchasing tickets for their chance to win big.
