$231M Powerball Jackpot Won in Delaware; $100K Cleveland Ticket Also Hits
April 8, 2026
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.
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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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Economic Times • Apr 8, 2026
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