Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $75m as Winning Numbers Drawn for April 18

53 articles · Updated · IndyStar · Apr 19

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $75 million for the Saturday, April 18, 2026 drawing.
The winning numbers were 24, 25, 39, 46, 61, with a Powerball of 1 and a 5x Power Play multiplier.
No jackpot winner has been announced yet; the jackpot continues to grow following recent major wins in Delaware, Arkansas, and North Carolina.

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