$231M Powerball Jackpot Won in Delaware; $100K Cleveland Ticket Also Hits

April 8, 2026
$231M Powerball Jackpot Won in Delaware; $100K Cleveland Ticket Also Hits
  • Powerball results show the winning numbers for April 5, 2026: Day draw 3-8-5-5 and Evening draw 2-4-9-7, with a link to payouts and past drawings.

  • Winners are advised to seek financial and legal guidance before going public, with anonymity varying by state; past winners have used winnings for debt repayment, housing, education, business, charity, or cautious investments.

  • The Delaware winner was confirmed and celebrated on state social channels, highlighting the state's multi-millionaire prize.

  • A ticket sold at the Acme store in Middletown, Delaware, won the $231 million Powerball jackpot.

  • Draws are broadcast live at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and are also available on Powerball.com and Michigan Lottery sites; the Double Play option runs between 11:30 and 11:40 p.m. for an extra $1 per play, offering prizes up to $10,000,000, with no Power Play multiplier on Double Play prizes.

  • Safety guidance emphasizes protecting plants, outdoor safety, and avoiding outdoor burning; mariners should avoid hazardous conditions and inexperienced operators should stay off the water.

  • The article provides safety resources for gambling problems and includes standard site disclosures about cookies, terms, and privacy.

  • Also includes resources for problem gambling assistance in Pennsylvania and standard terms and privacy notices.

  • Public disclosure requirements apply to winners, including name, city, game won, date, amount, and retailer information.

  • In Ohio, a ticket purchased in Cleveland’s Slavic Village Bi-Rite won $100,000 in the same drawing.

  • Readers are asked to check back later to confirm whether the jackpot was won in this drawing; the article notes it did not state an immediate winner.

  • The piece will be updated to confirm jackpot results as they become available.

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