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.
Oregon Player Wins Huge Powerball Jackpot After Draw Delay
For the second time in the space of two weeks, a billion-dollar jackpot has been won in the U.S. On this occasion it was a lucky Powerball player from Oregon who landed a 10-figure sum, winning $1.32 billion on Saturday night.
$1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to New Jersey Player
The first Mega Millions jackpot of 2024 was won last night by a lucky player from New Jersey. The last time the Mega Millions grand prize went to the Garden State was four years ago.
Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Now Worth $1.9 Billion
Something new and exciting is happening in the history of US lotteries as both Powerball and Mega Millions are worth over $800 million at the same time. While the Mega Millions top prize could make the next winner a billionaire, the Powerball jackpot is also very close to reaching the 10-figure mark. So how come they reached these amounts?
Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Combine For More Than $1 Billion
The combined total of the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots is worth more than $1 billion, giving lottery fans across the U.S. the chance to play for colossal amounts of cash five times a week.
Two Tickets Win Mega Millions Jackpot As Powerball Hits $500 Million
The wait for a big Powerball or Mega Millions winner came to an end on Friday night as two tickets for the latter game - sold at the very same retail location - matched all the numbers. The Mega Millions jackpot was worth $394 million, but Powerball keeps rolling on and has now hit $500 million.
California Wins Again as $1.76 Billion Jackpot Goes to Golden State
There were celebrations in California again on Wednesday night as a ticket holder from the state became the latest Powerball billionaire.
Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Texas
Monday, October 9, 2023$1.20 Billion Powerball Jackpot In Top Three Biggest Prizes
Tuesday, October 3, 2023Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed by Florida Winner
Wednesday, September 27, 2023Powerball Jackpot Surges Past $800 Million
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Powerball Double Play Continues To Expand
Tuesday, September 12, 2023Fortune Favors Florida Again With Another Mega Millions Jackpot Win
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Record Mega Millions Jackpot Goes to Florida
Wednesday, August 9, 2023Mega Millions Jackpot Is Now Biggest of All Time
Monday, August 7, 2023Mega Millions Jackpot Now Worth Over $1 Billion
Tuesday, August 1, 2023- $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
- Mega Millions Jackpot Split As Powerball Reaches $480 Million
- Who Will Be Powerball’s First Millionaire of the Year for 2023?
- Illinois Winners Beat Deadline To Claim Mega Millions Cash Sum
- $1.3 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Goes To Illinois
- $790 Million Mega Millions Jackpot is 3rd-Highest Ever
- Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $440 Million
- Vermont Gets First Powerball Jackpot Win
- Brooklyn, NY Man Collects Mega Millions Jackpot
- California's Biggest Winner Claims Mega Millions Jackpot