Powerball and Mega Millions News

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Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Won on Consecutive Days

Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Won on Consecutive Days

Monday January 20, 2025

It proved to be a spectacular weekend for Mega Millions and Powerball players as both jackpots were won, while millions of other ticket holders picked up prizes.

Get Set for Mega Millions Changes From April 5

Get Set for Mega Millions Changes From April 5

Friday January 17, 2025

You’ll notice some new features to Mega Millions from April 5, with bosses hoping that it will attract new players and also appeal to loyal fans of the game.

Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.22 Billion Goes to Californian Player

Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.22 Billion Goes to Californian Player

Saturday December 28, 2024

A Mega Millions player from California received a late Christmas present as they won a colossal jackpot of $1.22 billion on Friday, December 27.

Mega Millions Jackpot is Eighth-Largest in History

Mega Millions Jackpot is Eighth-Largest in History

Wednesday December 11, 2024

Three months after it was last won, the Mega Millions jackpot has surged again and now stands as the eighth-biggest in history. It sets up the prospect of a thrilling holiday season, when someone could grab one of the game’s biggest-ever payouts.

Georgia Player Wins Third-Biggest Powerball Jackpot of 2024

Georgia Player Wins Third-Biggest Powerball Jackpot of 2024

Thursday October 24, 2024

The third-largest Powerball jackpot of 2024 was finally won in the latest draw after rolling for two and a half months, with a player from Georgia matching all the numbers. The grand prize was worth $478.2 million.

$800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Winning Player From Texas

$800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Winning Player From Texas

Wednesday September 11, 2024

It was a state record in Tuesday night's Mega Millions draw. A player from Texas won an incredible $800 million jackpot to become the state’s biggest-ever lottery winner!