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.
Powerball and Mega Millions Combine for More Than $1 Billion
The combined jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions add up to more than $1 billion, setting up one of the biggest weekends of the year for fans of the two multi-state lotteries.
Powerball Jackpot Exceeds Half a Billion Dollars
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow faster than ever before, with the upcoming jackpot amount predicted at $516 million, or a lump sum cash value of $212.6 million.
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
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Extraordinary Powerball Draw Creates 91 Millionaires
Thursday, April 30, 2026Jackpot-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, 2025- Eighth-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Georgian Player
- Mega Millions Jackpot Almost At $1 Billion
- 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
