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.

$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won by Texas and Missouri Ticket Holders

$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won by Texas and Missouri Ticket Holders

Monday September 8, 2025

The seemingly impossible happened on Saturday night. The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has been won by not one but two ticket holders, making this the second highest Powerball Jackpot win of all time.

Powerball Jackpot’s $1.7 Billion Prize-Pot Now 3rd Highest Ever

Powerball Jackpot’s $1.7 Billion Prize-Pot Now 3rd Highest Ever

Thursday September 4, 2025

Wednesday’s Powerball drawings have been revealed and still there are no winners. The prize pot now stands at $1.7 billion, making it the third biggest lottery draw in U.S. Powerball history.

Powerball Reaches $1.3 Billion in Labor Day Draw and Still No Winner

Powerball Reaches $1.3 Billion in Labor Day Draw and Still No Winner

Wednesday September 3, 2025

Labor Day marks the 40th Powerball draw without a winner since May, leaving lottery fans eager to enter the prize draw.

Sixth-Largest Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs

Sixth-Largest Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs

Thursday August 28, 2025

The first $1 billion jackpot of 2025 could be offered in the coming days after Powerball’s grand prize hit an estimated $950 million ahead of the drawing on Saturday night. Mega Millions is also up to more than $270 million.

Virginia Player Wins State-Record $348 Million on Mega Millions

Virginia Player Wins State-Record $348 Million on Mega Millions

Monday June 30, 2025

The Virginia Lottery celebrated its biggest-ever jackpot win on Friday night as a lucky Mega Millions player landed $348 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois Before Major Rule Changes

Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois Before Major Rule Changes

Wednesday March 26, 2025

The Mega Millions jackpot has been hit - and it's an incredible $344 million that is going to a lucky player from Illinois. This takes place on the eve of Mega Millions going through some major game changes on April 5 - could this be the last jackpot win before then?