Powerball Winning Numbers for April 8 Drawing: Jackpot Resets to $20 Million After Big Win

The Powerball jackpot underwent its regular drawing on Monday, April 8, marking the first draw since a lucky individual in Portland, Oregon, snagged the mammoth $1.326 billion jackpot on Saturday. This win is noted as the fourth-largest in the history of the game.

Following Saturday's impressive win, the Powerball jackpot for the Monday drawing was reset to a cool $20 million.

The draw, which took place just after 11 p.m. ET on Monday, unveiled the latest winning numbers. If a winner emerges from Monday's drawing and opts for the lump-sum payment, they're looking at a take-home of $9.4 million after taxes, according to lottery officials.

Key Takeaways:

• The Powerball jackpot reset to $20 million for the April 8 drawing.
• A Portland, Oregon resident won the $1.326 billion jackpot on Saturday, the fourth largest in Powerball history.
• Monday's drawing took place after 11 p.m. ET, with the winning numbers pending announcement.
• Winning numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.

To get in on the action, hopeful participants need to visit their local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket. In certain states, tickets can also be bought online.

Playing involves selecting six numbers in total on your ticket: five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball between 1 and 26. For those looking to boost their winning chances, adding a “Power Play” for an additional $1 can increase non-jackpot prize winnings significantly.

Drawings are held three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Without a jackpot winner, the prize pot swells by millions until someone hits the big one.

What Are the Largest Powerball Jackpots Ever?

The top five Powerball jackpots to date are:

• $2.04 billion from a single ticket in California, November 2022
• $1.765 billion from a single ticket in California, October 2023
• $1.586 billion from three tickets in California, Florida, and Tennessee, January 2016
• $1.326 billion from a single ticket in Oregon, April 2024
• $1.08 billion from a single ticket in California, July 2023

Tickets are widely available at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Online purchases can be made through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in select U.S. states and territories.

Jackpocket serves as a convenient option for lottery enthusiasts, providing a platform to select games, choose numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings, all from the comfort of home or on the move.

Remember, gambling should always be done responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through various support networks depending on your location.