The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $100 million with a cash value of $45.8 million for the Wednesday, April 22, drawing.
According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992. As of today, 48 U.S. lotteries participate in the Powerball game, with five states not offering it: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
The most recent Powerball winner was on April 6 when a lucky player from Delaware won a jackpot of $231 million. That winner was the third person in 2026 to take home the big prize.
Here is what you need to know about Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
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