Powerball Jackpot Grows to $131 Million After No Winner

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $131 million after nobody claimed the prize during the latest drawing on April 16, 2025. The winning numbers from that drawing were 20, 24, 42, 43, 49, and the Powerball was 19. Players will have another chance to win in the upcoming draw scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at 10:59 p.m. EDT.

According to Powerball officials, no players matched all six numbers for the jackpot, which also has a cash option of $58.6 million. However, one lucky ticket holder in Minnesota matched five numbers, excluding the Powerball, to win a $1 million prize.

In addition to the Minnesota winner, thousands of players across Ohio won smaller prizes in the latest drawing. While Powerball players only need to match the Powerball number to win, prizes range from $2 to the grand jackpot, which has odds of roughly 1 in 292.2 million.

The increasing jackpot has captured the interest of lottery players, particularly after it jumped $13 million overnight following the last drawing. “It can happen to you,” said a lottery spokesperson, emphasizing the thrill and potential of winning big.

For players looking for more ways to win, a Power Play option is available for an additional cost of $1 per ticket. This feature allows players to multiply non-jackpot prizes, except for the grand prize, up to 10 times.

In other recent lottery activity, the Mega Millions jackpot was also on the rise after no winner emerged for the previous drawing. The estimated Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $112 million, accompanied by a cash option of $49.3 million. That drawing was held on April 15, with winning numbers of 6, 10, 13, 24, 63, and Mega Ball 2.

The odds of hitting a $1 million ticket in Powerball are about 1 in 11.7 million, while other smaller prizes can be claimed by matching just the Powerball number.

Lottery drawings take place three times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Tickets for Powerball cost $2, and purchasing options are available both in stores and online.

The current jackpot continues to grow as eager participants purchase their tickets, all hoping their numbers might be the next to bring life-changing wealth.