Key Takeaways
- Powerball drawings occur at 11 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays.
- The April 20 2026 “4/20” drawing had no jackpot winner; a Missouri ticket matched five numbers for a $1 million prize.
- The April 22 2026 Earth Day drawing produced the numbers 24‑29‑32‑49‑63 with Powerball 11 (Power Play 2×); the jackpot had risen to over $100 million (cash option $45.6 million).
- Powerball odds remain 1 in 292.2 million for the grand prize, regardless of jackpot size; prizes range from $2 to the jackpot.
- Winners in Florida must claim prizes within 180 days; the cash‑option must be claimed within the first 60 days after the drawing.
- Florida law requires winner information to be public, though names for prizes ≥ $250,000 can be withheld for 90 days unless waived.
- In Florida, Powerball tickets are widely available at gas stations, grocery stores (including Publix), and many Walmart locations via self‑service machines or customer‑service desks; the Florida Lottery “Where to Play” tool helps locate retailers.
Powerball lottery drawings are held three times each week—Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays—at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, and the schedule applies even when the date falls on a holiday. The most recent drawings highlighted in the report took place on April 20, 2026 (the informal “4/20” celebration of marijuana culture) and on April 22, 2026, which coincided with Earth Day.
On April 20, no ticket matched all five white balls plus the Powerball, so the jackpot rolled over. However, a single ticket sold in Missouri did match the five white numbers (9‑17‑36‑47‑64) and won the secondary prize of $1 million. The Powerball for that draw was 26, with a Power Play multiplier of 3×, though the multiplier did not affect the $1 million tier.
The rolling jackpot set the stage for the April 22 Earth Day drawing. By that date the estimated jackpot had climbed into triple‑digit territory, and the cash‑option value stood at $45.6 million for a perfect match. The winning numbers were 24‑29‑32‑49‑63, with the Powerball drawn as 11. The Power Play option was set at 2×, meaning any non‑jackpot prizes would be doubled for players who had selected that add‑on. The article notes that analysts were watching to see whether an Earth Day winner would emerge or whether the jackpot would continue to grow.
The report also provides a snapshot of Powerball’s recent jackpot history. The jackpot was reset to $20 million on April 8, 2026 after a Delaware player won the $231 million grand prize on April 6, 2026 by matching all six numbers. This reset illustrates how quickly the prize can climb when there are consecutive rollovers.
Regarding the mechanics of the game, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain constant at 1 in 292.2 million, irrespective of whether the advertised jackpot is $20 million or $2 billion. Lower‑tier prizes start at $2 for matching only the Powerball and increase through various combinations of white balls and the Powerball, with the Power Play multiplier (when chosen) increasing non‑jackpot winnings by 2×, 3×, 4×, 5× or, on rare occasions, 10×.
For players who purchase tickets in Florida, the claim window is specific: all prizes must be redeemed within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. If a winner elects the cash‑option lump sum, they have a tighter deadline—the first 60 days after the draw—to file the claim.
Florida’s public‑records law mandates that the Florida Lottery disclose winner information—including name, city of residence, game won, date won, and amount won—to any third party that requests it. However, the lottery offers a temporary anonymity shield: winners of prizes $250,000 or greater can have their names withheld from public disclosure for 90 days after claiming the prize, unless they voluntarily waive that protection. Legal experts note that there are additional strategies (such as claiming through a trust or limited liability company) that can help maintain privacy, though they must comply with state regulations.
Accessibility of tickets is also covered. In Florida, Powerball tickets are sold at a wide variety of retail outlets. Most gas stations and many grocery stores carry them, and Publix is noted as a frequent seller of winning tickets. Walmart’s participation varies by location; many Florida Walmarts host self‑service lottery vending machines or sell tickets at the customer‑service desk. Players can locate nearby retailers using the “Where to Play” search tool on the official Florida Lottery website.
The article ends with a reminder that the next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, and encourages readers to check their tickets, keep them safe, and claim any prizes within the allotted time frames. By blending the specific draw results, odds explanations, claim procedures, and retail information, the piece provides a comprehensive guide for both casual players and those hoping to turn a $2 ticket into a life‑changing windfall—perhaps even on a symbolic holiday like Earth Day.