Two New York Powerball Tickets Win $50,000 Each

The state lottery announced multiple winning tickets from the latest drawing.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:21am

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An extreme close-up of a stack of crisp $100 bills, the edges slightly worn, reflecting the bright light, conceptually representing the substantial Powerball prizes won in New York.The $50,000 Powerball prizes won in New York represent significant windfalls for lucky ticket holders, even as the grand jackpot remains unclaimed.NYC Today

Two Powerball tickets sold in New York state each won $50,000 in the latest drawing, while there were also dozens of smaller prize winners. The Powerball jackpot for the next drawing is now up to $75 million.

Why it matters

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the U.S., with millions of players across the country hoping to win life-changing jackpots. While the grand prize went unclaimed, these $50,000 wins are still significant prizes that can make a real difference in people's lives.

The details

According to the New York State Lottery, two tickets matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball to win $50,000 each in the latest drawing. There were also 25 tickets that won $100 each by matching four numbers without the Powerball, and 43 tickets that won either $100 or $500 by matching three numbers plus the Powerball.

  • The winning Powerball numbers were drawn on April 15, 2026.
  • The next Powerball drawing will be held on April 18, 2026, with a jackpot of $75 million.

The players

New York State Lottery

The state agency that oversees and administers the Powerball lottery game in New York.

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What’s next

The next Powerball drawing will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with the jackpot now at $75 million.

The takeaway

While the big Powerball jackpot went unclaimed, these $50,000 prize winners in New York show that even smaller lottery prizes can make a meaningful difference in people's lives. The state's lottery program continues to generate significant revenue and winnings for players across New York.