The wait for Saturday’s lottery results is over. The Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, April 11, 2026, have been officially drawn, offering a life-changing windfall to anyone holding a ticket with the correct combination.
The winning numbers for the April 11 drawing are 49-47-60-6-53, with a Powerball of 6. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2x.
The estimated jackpot for this Saturday night draw stood at $35 million, with a cash option valued at approximately $15.9 million. This follows a period of relative volatility for the jackpot, which was last claimed on April 6 by a single winner in Delaware who took home $231 million.
For those who didn’t hit the jackpot, the 2x Power Play multiplier significantly boosts non-jackpot prizes. While the odds of hitting the grand prize remain steep at 1 in 292.2 million, thousands of players often find themselves in the lower prize tiers, ranging from a few dollars for matching just the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls without the Powerball.
Understanding the Prize Tiers and Power Play
Winning the Powerball isn’t binary. You’ll see nine different ways to win a prize depending on how many numbers match the draw. The Power Play feature, which costs an additional $1 per play, multiplies non-jackpot winnings. In Saturday’s case, the 2x multiplier means a player who matched four white balls and the Powerball would spot their $50,000 prize jump to $100,000.
| Match | Standard Prize | 2x Power Play Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White + Powerball | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 White Balls | $1 Million | $2 Million |
| 4 White + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 3 White + Powerball | $100 | $200 |
| Powerball Only | $4 | $8 |
Players are encouraged to double-check their tickets using official scanners or the official Powerball website to ensure no winning combination is overlooked.
Regional Deadlines and Ticket Logistics
For those looking ahead to the next draw, timing is critical, especially in the Northeast corridor where ticket sales deadlines vary by state. In Modern York, both in-store and online ticket sales close strictly at 10 p.m. On the night of the drawing. Players in Connecticut follow the same 10 p.m. Cutoff, while those in New Jersey must have their tickets purchased by 9:45 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $2 per play. For New York residents, the New York Lottery provides a retailer locator to help players find the nearest authorized vendor before the cutoff time.
The lottery remains a popular pursuit even when jackpots are modest. For context, the Mega Millions jackpot currently sits at $120 million, according to the Mega Millions website, providing an alternative high-stakes option for those who didn’t find luck with Saturday’s Powerball numbers.
Historical Context: The Billion-Dollar Club
While $35 million is a transformative sum, We see a far cry from the historic peaks the game has seen since its inception in 1992. The lottery has seen several massive windfalls over the last few years, reflecting a trend of larger, more frequent “mega-jackpots.”
The largest prize in the game’s history was $2.04 billion, won in California on Nov. 7, 2022. More recent milestones include a $1.817 billion win in Arkansas on Dec. 24, 2025, and a $1.787 billion split between winners in Missouri and Texas on Sept. 6, 2025. These astronomical sums often drive a surge in ticket sales, though the odds of winning the jackpot remain constant regardless of the prize size.
For winners, the immediate concern is often the tax implication. While the “sticker price” of a jackpot is the headline, the actual take-home amount is significantly lower after the choice between an annuity and a lump-sum cash option, and the subsequent deduction of federal and state taxes.
What Happens Next?
Following tonight’s drawing, the lottery cycle continues. There were no jackpot winners for the April 8 drawing, which contributed to the $35 million pool available for Saturday’s players.
The next scheduled Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, April 13. Drawings are held three times weekly—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. ET. Those who wish to watch the process live can do so via the lottery’s official website or select local television stations that broadcast the results at 11 p.m. ET.
Disclaimer: Lottery games are a form of gambling. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through national and state helplines.
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