Delaware Ticket Wins $231M Powerball Jackpot

A single Powerball ticket sold in Delaware claimed the game's 231 million jackpot on Monday, April 6, 2026, marking the state's largest win in the lottery's history and delivering life-altering fortune to an anonymous player. The drawing, held at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee, featured winning numbers 7, 24, 37, 42 and 57, with the red Powerball 5 and a 2x Power Play multiplier.

The winner, who has not yet come forward, faces a key decision under Delaware law, which allows anonymity for jackpot claimants. The prize can be taken as an annuity with one immediate payment followed by 29 annual installments increasing by 5 percent each year, or as a lump-sum cash option of 104.9 million before taxes. Federal withholding of up to 37 percent applies, and while Delaware imposes no state tax on lottery winnings, the net amount will depend on the chosen payout. Lottery officials urged the ticket holder to sign the back of the ticket, store it securely and contact the Delaware Lottery office promptly to initiate the claims process.

This victory ends a 15-drawing rollover that began after an Arkansas ticket won 250.8 million on March 2, 2026. It represents the...