Lotto OnlineNewsPowerball Winning Numbers for April 6 Drawing: Did Anyone Win $1.30 Billion Jackpot?
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor. The chances of hitting the jackpot in either Mega Millions or Powerball are roughly 1-in-292 million. To put this into perspective, here are several things you're more likely to achieve than winning these colossal lottery prizes.
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing has escalated to an estimated $1.30 billion, following no jackpot winners in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, and we'll share the results right here.
Should there be a lucky winner in Saturday's drawing who opts for the cash option, they could pocket $608.9 million, according to lottery officials.
Stay tuned! The winning numbers for Saturday, April 6, will be posted here as soon as they're released.
Winning lottery numbers are brought to you by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.
Keep your tickets close! We'll update this section with the winners once the Powerball releases the results. To view a comprehensive list of previous Powerball winners, you can visit the lottery's official website.
For a chance to win, you'll need to visit a local retailer like a convenience store, gas station, or grocery store to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket. In select states, tickets are also available online.
Here's how to play: Pick six numbers in total on your ticket. You'll choose five white ball numbers ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number between 1 and 26.
For an extra dollar, you can add the “Power Play” to your ticket, which multiplies non-jackpot prize winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Alternatively, you can opt for a "Quick Pick," where the computer generates numbers for you.
Drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If there's no jackpot winner, the prize grows by millions.
You can purchase tickets in person at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals also sell lottery tickets.
Online ticket purchases are available through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in select U.S. states and territories. Jackpocket allows you to select your game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect winnings all from the comfort of your phone or computer.
So, did anyone clinch that jaw-dropping $1.30 billion jackpot? Keep your eyes peeled for updates, and who knows? The next set of winning numbers could transform your life forever.
