Another Big Powerball Winner in New York

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The New York State Lottery confirmed that a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold in the state for the April 4 drawing. While there was no grand prize winner, the state saw several other lower-tier prize winners, including 23 tickets that won $100 each and 17 that won $200 each.

Why it matters

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, and New York is consistently one of the states that sells the most winning tickets. This latest $50,000 winner continues the state's recent streak of big lottery wins, which can generate excitement and interest among players.

The details

The winning $50,000 ticket matched four out of the five numbers drawn, plus the Powerball number. In addition to the $50,000 winner, there were also 23 tickets that matched four numbers without the Powerball, earning $100 each, and 17 tickets that matched four numbers with the Powerplay option, earning $200 each. There were also 70 tickets that matched three numbers plus the Powerball, with 53 winning $100 and 17 winning $200 with the Powerplay.

• The winning ticket was sold on April 4, 2026 for that night's Powerball drawing.
• The New York State Lottery confirmed the $50,000 winner on April 5, 2026.

What’s next

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $231 million.