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.

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.

Powerball Expected to Reach $1.5 Billion in Exciting Drawing

Powerball Expected to Reach $1.5 Billion in Exciting Drawing

Thursday December 18, 2025

Exciting times are ahead for Powerball players, with the jackpot now at $1.5 billion — one of the largest in the history of the game. As the Powerball jackpot continues to rise, this is turning into a potential Christmas miracle for the right lottery player. Or perhaps it will take a miracle for it to be won.

Powerball Jackpot Approaches $1 Billion Again

Powerball Jackpot Approaches $1 Billion Again

Tuesday December 9, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has increased to $930 million after a 40th consecutive drawing without a winner. It is the seventh-largest prize in the game’s history.

Eighth-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Georgian Player

Eighth-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Georgian Player

Monday November 17, 2025

A Mega Millions player from Georgia has smashed the record for winning the largest lottery prize in the Peach State’s history, after landing $980 million in Friday night’s draw.

Mega Millions Jackpot Almost At $1 Billion

Mega Millions Jackpot Almost At $1 Billion

Wednesday November 12, 2025

There were no winners for Tuesday's $900 million Mega Millions jackpot, putting the estimated value for Friday's upcoming jackpot at a whopping $965,000,000, the largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2025. But will some lucky player win it on Friday, or is the jackpot going to clear the billion-dollar mark?