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Single Delaware Ticket Wins $231 Million Powerball Jackpot

PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 2:00 AM ET

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MIDDLETOWN, Del. On Monday, a Powerball ticket sold at the Acme store at 460 E. Main Street in Middletown matched all five numbers and the Powerball in the April 6 drawing, winning an estimated $231 million jackpot; the winning numbers were 7, 24, 37, 42, 57 and Powerball 5. Delaware officials said the jackpot's lump-sum cash value is about $104.9 million before taxes; a Texas ticket matched five white balls plus Power Play to win $2 million, and Ohio reported a $100,000 prize. The jackpot resets to $20 million and the next drawing is Wednesday, April 8.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Feb 2, 2026: Previous single-ticket Powerball jackpot (~$251M) claimed in Arkansas.
April 6, 2026 (Monday): Powerball drawing produced a $231 million jackpot winner in Delaware.
April 6, 2026: A Texas ticket matched five white balls with Power Play and won $2 million.
April 6, 2026: Ohio reported a $100,000 winner at Slavic Village Bi-Rite in Cleveland.
April 8, 2026 (Wednesday): Powerball jackpot reset to $20 million for next drawing.

News Intelligence

Powerball isn't just for the lucky few. It's a nationwide game, and anyone can win. While the big jackpot went to Delaware, smaller prizes landed in Texas and Ohio. So, check your tickets. You could be holding a winner.

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Who Benefited

The retail seller (Acme at 460 E. Main Street in Middletown) saw immediate attention and potential sales, and the jackpot winner stands to receive the lump-sum cash option of about $104.9 million before taxes.

Who Impacted

Other ticket purchasers did not win and thus lost their wagers; state lotteries and tax authorities will collect portions of winnings and taxes, reducing the winner's net payout.