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.
Illinois Ticket-Holder Hits $533 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
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
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
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
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
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
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
Monday, November 17, 2025Mega Millions Jackpot Almost At $1 Billion
Wednesday, November 12, 2025Mega Millions Jackpot Stands at $520 Million and Still No Winner
Thursday, October 2, 2025Missouri Powerball Winner Opts For $410.3 Million Lump Sum
Wednesday, September 24, 2025$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won by Texas and Missouri Ticket Holders
Monday, September 8, 2025Powerball Jackpot’s $1.7 Billion Prize-Pot Now 3rd Highest Ever
Thursday, September 4, 2025Powerball Reaches $1.3 Billion in Labor Day Draw and Still No Winner
Wednesday, September 3, 2025Sixth-Largest Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs
Thursday, August 28, 2025Virginia Player Wins State-Record $348 Million on Mega Millions
Monday, June 30, 2025- Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois Before Major Rule Changes
- Identity of California’s $1.2 Billion Mega Millions Winner Revealed
- Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Won on Consecutive Days
- Get Set for Mega Millions Changes From April 5
- Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.22 Billion Goes to Californian Player
- Mega Millions Jackpot is Eighth-Largest in History
- Georgia Player Wins Third-Biggest Powerball Jackpot of 2024
- $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Winning Player From Texas
- Mega Millions Jackpot Surges Into All-Time Top Ten
- Online Player in Illinois Wins $552 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
- Oregon Player Wins Huge Powerball Jackpot After Draw Delay
- $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to New Jersey Player
- Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Now Worth $1.9 Billion
- Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Combine For More Than $1 Billion
- Two Tickets Win Mega Millions Jackpot As Powerball Hits $500 Million
- California Wins Again as $1.76 Billion Jackpot Goes to Golden State
- Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Texas
- $1.20 Billion Powerball Jackpot In Top Three Biggest Prizes
- Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed by Florida Winner
- Powerball Jackpot Surges Past $800 Million