Powerball and Mega Millions News

Get the latest Powerball and Mega Millions news right here. Find out about all the major events from both of these multi-state lotteries, whether it is a jackpot being claimed, a big upcoming draw or news about changes to either game. View the headlines below and select a story to read more.

Extraordinary Powerball Draw Creates 91 Millionaires

Extraordinary Powerball Draw Creates 91 Millionaires

Thursday April 30, 2026

One of the most remarkable Powerball draws in history took place on Wednesday, April 29, as two players split the jackpot and 89 more tickets matched all five main numbers. Let’s break down what happened and see if there’s a reason for the unusual result!

Jackpot-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Delaware: $230.8 Million!

Jackpot-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Delaware: $230.8 Million!

Tuesday April 7, 2026

One incredibly lucky Powerball player (or players) in Delaware has landed the third jackpot of 2026, worth over $230 million, on the Monday night drawing. Although it will have been a normal-enough Easter weekend for the winner, the next one will probably be anything but!

Illinois Ticket-Holder Hits $533 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Illinois Ticket-Holder Hits $533 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Wednesday March 11, 2026

After months of build-up, the Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won for the first time in 2026. Since the previous jackpot win on December 2, 2025, a single ticket-holder from Illinois has claimed the $533 million jackpot.

Powerball Jackpot Lands in Arkansas Again

Powerball Jackpot Lands in Arkansas Again

Tuesday March 3, 2026

Arkansas has celebrated its second Powerball win in the space of three months after a ticket holder from the Natural State pocketed $250.8 million in the latest drawing on Monday night.

North Carolina Player Wins First Powerball Jackpot of 2026

North Carolina Player Wins First Powerball Jackpot of 2026

Thursday January 22, 2026

A North Carolina player became the first Powerball jackpot winner of 2026 in last night’s drawing, matching all the numbers to land $209.3 million.

Single Player Wins $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Single Player Wins $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Thursday December 25, 2025

The Powerball jackpot landed in Arkansas on Wednesday night as the long wait for a winner came to an end after almost four months. The lucky ticket holder can now look forward to claiming $1.8 billion.