By Global Finance Desk | April 13, 2026
The global lottery landscape is buzzing this week, with billions of dollars up for grabs across North America, Europe, and Australia. Whether it is state-run mega draws or privately managed national lotteries, players around the world are watching the numbers closely.
If you are tracking the world’s biggest jackpots, here is the complete, detailed breakdown of the top global lotteries, their governing bodies, and the latest winner updates as of April 13, 2026.
1. United States: Powerball & Mega Millions
The USA is home to the world’s largest jackpots. Unlike some countries, these lotteries are entirely Government-Run (managed by the Multi-State Lottery Association – MUSL, which consists of various state governments).
- US Powerball:
- Status: Rollover (No jackpot winner in the weekend draw).
- Current Jackpot: Estimated at $450 Million.
- Latest Result (Saturday Draw): Millions of players lost out on the grand prize as nobody matched all 5 white balls and the red Powerball. However, over 1.2 million smaller tier tickets won secondary prizes ranging from $4 to $1 Million.
- Next Draw: Tonight, April 13, 2026.
- Mega Millions:
- Status: Jackpot Won!
- Recent Winner Update: In the latest Friday night draw, a single ticket sold in Texas matched all six numbers, claiming the massive $280 Million grand prize. The jackpot has now reset to its starting base of **$20 Million** for the upcoming Tuesday draw.
2. Europe: EuroMillions & Eurojackpot
Europe operates on a transnational lottery model, meaning multiple countries pool their money together to create massive jackpots. These are Government-Backed and operated jointly by the national lottery organizations of participating countries (like France’s FDJ and Spain’s Loterías y Apuestas del Estado).
- EuroMillions:
- Status: Rollover (No grand prize winner).
- Current Jackpot: €115 Million (Approx. $125 Million USD).
- Latest Result: The Friday draw saw no ticket matching all 5 numbers and 2 Lucky Stars. However, 4 tickets across the UK and France matched 5 numbers + 1 star, winning the second-tier prize of roughly €200,000 each.
- Next Draw: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
3. United Kingdom: The National Lottery (Lotto)
The UK National Lottery operates under a unique hybrid model. It is Regulated by the Government (Gambling Commission) but is Privately Operated. Currently, it is run by Allwyn, a private multinational lottery operator that recently took over the franchise from Camelot.
- UK Lotto:
- Status: Rollover (“Must Be Won” draw approaching).
- Current Jackpot: £7.5 Million (Triple Rollover).
- Latest Result (Saturday Draw): No player successfully matched all 6 main numbers. Over 80,000 players won smaller cash prizes for matching 3 or more numbers.
- Next Draw: Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
4. Australia: Powerball & Oz Lotto
Australia’s major lotteries are Privately Operated by The Lottery Corporation, a publicly listed company, but they operate under strict State Government Licenses.
- Australian Powerball:
- Status: Rollover.
- Current Jackpot: $40 Million AUD.
- Latest Result: The Thursday night draw yielded no Division 1 winners. As a result, the prize pool has rolled over and increased significantly for the upcoming draw. Division 2 saw 6 winners who took home around $120,000 AUD each.
Summary Table: Global Jackpot Tracker (As of April 13, 2026)
| Lottery Name | Country/Region | Operator Type | Current Jackpot | Last Draw Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Powerball | USA | Government (State-run) | $450 Million | Rollover |
| Mega Millions | USA | Government (State-run) | $20 Million | Jackpot Won (Texas) |
| EuroMillions | Europe (9 Countries) | Government-backed | €115 Million | Rollover |
| UK Lotto | United Kingdom | Private (Govt Regulated) | £7.5 Million | Rollover |
| Aus Powerball | Australia | Private (Govt Licensed) | $40 Million AUD | Rollover |
1. US Powerball (United States)
- Draw Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Winning Numbers: 6 – 47 – 49 – 53 – 60
- Powerball Number: 6
- Power Play: 2x
- Result Status: Rollover (No Winner). No ticket matched all the numbers to claim the grand prize. The jackpot is steadily rising and has now reached an estimated $450 Million for the next draw.
2. US Mega Millions (United States)
- Draw Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Winning Numbers: 3 – 18 – 36 – 42 – 49
- Mega Ball: 6
- Result Status: Rollover (No Winner). Millions played, but no ticket managed to match all 6 numbers. The massive prize pool rolls over, pushing the next estimated jackpot to $120 Million.
3. EuroMillions (Europe – 9 Countries)
- Draw Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Winning Numbers: 10 – 13 – 14 – 38 – 41
- Lucky Stars: 6 – 9
- Result Status: Rollover (No Winner). The massive European jackpot rolled over because no player hit the first category (5 main numbers + 2 Lucky Stars). The previous €105 Million prize pool has now increased straight to €115 Million.
4. UK Lotto (United Kingdom)
- Draw Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Winning Numbers: 7 – 10 – 14 – 15 – 17 – 35
- Bonus Ball: 31
- Result Status: Rollover (No Winner). No player matched all 6 main numbers, meaning the main £3.9 Million jackpot was left unclaimed.
- Note on UK Thunderball: The companion Thunderball draw also took place (Winning Numbers: 6 – 10 – 11 – 29 – 38, Thunderball: 12), and its £500,000 top prize also remained unclaimed.
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Disclaimer: Lottery games are based entirely on chance and luck. The odds of winning a massive global jackpot are statistically extremely low. This information is for news and tracking purposes only. Please play responsibly and adhere to the legal gambling age and regulations in your jurisdiction.
