Roland Preston:Powerball winning numbers for April 3 drawing: Did anyone win $1.09 billion jackpot?

2025-05-05 18:51:55source:PredictIQ Quantitative Think Tank Centercategory:Invest

The Roland PrestonPowerball jackpot has grown to $1.23 billion after there were no winners in Wednesday night's drawing.

At $1.09 billion, Wednesday's prize was the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history and ninth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot, according to game officials.

The numbers were rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and we have the results below.

If there had been a winner after Wednesday's drawing and they chose the lump-sum payment option, they would've taken home $527.3 million after taxes, according to the lottery.

Here are the winning numbers for the Wednesday, April 3 drawing.

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Powerball winning numbers for April 3

The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, April 3 are: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65. Powerball: 15. Power play: 3x.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network. 

Did anyone win Powerball?

There were no jackpot winners and no $2 million Match 5 + Power Play winners in Wednesday's drawing.

Multiple tickets in the following states won $1 million Match 5 prizes:

  • California (2)
  • Georgia
  • Massachusetts (2)
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • South Carolina
  • Washington

How to play Powerball

In order to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.

To play, you will need to pick six numbers in total to mark on your ticket. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69. The Powerball is red and one number which is between 1 and 26.

If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can add a “Power Play” for $1 which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. This addition can multiply winnings by 2X3X, 4X5X, or 10X.

Players can also ask a cashier for a "Quick Pick" where a cashier will give you a computer generated numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.

Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.

Where to purchase lottery tickets

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.

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