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.
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!
One incredibly lucky Powerball player (or players) in Delaware has landed the third jackpot of 2026, worth over $230 million, on the Monday night drawing. Although it will have been a normal-enough Easter weekend for the winner, the next one will probably be anything but!
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
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, 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, 2025- 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
- 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