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.
Identity of California’s $1.2 Billion Mega Millions Winner Revealed
On March 17, 2025, CA Lottery announced that the California player who won a $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December, has finally come forward to claim their prize.
Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Won on Consecutive Days
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, September 11, 2024Mega Millions Jackpot Surges Into All-Time Top Ten
Thursday, August 29, 2024Online Player in Illinois Wins $552 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Wednesday, June 5, 2024Oregon Player Wins Huge Powerball Jackpot After Draw Delay
Monday, April 8, 2024$1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to New Jersey Player
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Now Worth $1.9 Billion
Monday, March 25, 2024Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Combine For More Than $1 Billion
Tuesday, March 5, 2024Two Tickets Win Mega Millions Jackpot As Powerball Hits $500 Million
Tuesday, December 12, 2023California Wins Again as $1.76 Billion Jackpot Goes to Golden State
Thursday, October 12, 2023- 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
- Powerball Double Play Continues To Expand
- Fortune Favors Florida Again With Another Mega Millions Jackpot Win
- Record Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Florida
- Mega Millions Jackpot Is Now Biggest of All Time
- Mega Millions Jackpot Now Worth Over $1 Billion
- $820 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Is in All-Time Top Five
- $1.08 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won in California
- Third-Largest Jackpot in Powerball’s History Is Up for Grabs
- Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Reach Over $850 Million Combined
- Powerball’s NASCAR Promotion Offers Chance To Win $1 Million
- Record Powerball Winner ‘Shocked and Ecstatic’ After Claiming Jackpot
- $747 Million Jackpot Is in All-Time Powerball Top Five
- Maine Player Wins $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
- Powerball Record Goes to Californian Player
- Powerball Jackpot Is Biggest of All Time
- Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.2 Billion