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 Powerball Player Wins the Billion-Dollar Jackpot
Champagne is popping in the Prairie State today, as an extremely fortuitous winner won the billion-dollar jackpot last night in Powerball.
Powerball Poised To Break Through $1 Billion Barrier
The first $1 billion jackpot of 2026 could be put up for grabs this week after Powerball rolled again on Monday night, setting up the chance to win an estimated $975 million next time.
Florida Player Becomes Biggest Mega Millions Winner of 2026
A lottery player from Florida has taken their place among the 10 biggest Mega Millions winners of all time after banking a jackpot of $800 million in the latest draw on Tuesday night.
Powerball Gets a Passport: Game to Launch in UK on July 21
Powerball is expanding its horizons! Tickets for the multi-state lottery will soon be available to buy from retailers outside of the USA for the first time, with the game launching in the United Kingdom on July 21.
Arizona and New York Join Double Play Expansion
The Arizona Lottery has become the latest state to introduce Double Play to Powerball, following hot on the heels of New York at the start of the month.
Extraordinary Powerball Draw Creates 91 Millionaires
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!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026Illinois Ticket-Holder Hits $533 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Wednesday, March 11, 2026Powerball Jackpot Lands in Arkansas Again
Tuesday, March 3, 2026North Carolina Player Wins First Powerball Jackpot of 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026Single Player Wins $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot
Thursday, December 25, 2025Powerball Expected to Reach $1.5 Billion in Exciting Drawing
Thursday, December 18, 2025Powerball Jackpot Approaches $1 Billion Again
Tuesday, December 9, 2025Eighth-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Georgian Player
Monday, November 17, 2025Mega Millions Jackpot Almost At $1 Billion
Wednesday, November 12, 2025- Mega Millions Jackpot Stands at $520 Million and Still No Winner
- Missouri Powerball Winner Opts For $410.3 Million Lump Sum
- $1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won by Texas and Missouri Ticket Holders
- Powerball Jackpot’s $1.7 Billion Prize-Pot Now 3rd Highest Ever
- Powerball Reaches $1.3 Billion in Labor Day Draw and Still No Winner
- Sixth-Largest Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs
- Virginia Player Wins State-Record $348 Million on Mega Millions
- 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