A lucky player in Georgia has won the $980 million Mega Millions jackpot, matching all six numbers: 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, and the Mega Ball 7, defying odds of 1 in 290.5 million. The winner can choose an annuity or a $452.2 million cash option before taxes. This win breaks a 40-drawing streak since the last jackpot, and the prize ranks as the eighth-largest for Mega Millions.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history at nearly $1.8 billion, was won by tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. The Multi-State Lottery Association announced that the winning ticket holders can choose between an annuitized prize of $893.5 million or a lump sum payment of $410.3 million before taxes. Other significant prizes include two $2 million winners in Kansas and Texas, and 18 $1 million winners across 13 states. Following the win, the Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing, after a 42-drawing streak without a winner, with odds of winning at 1 in 292.2 million.
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No Powerball winner in Wednesday’s drawing, jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion. Okay, so here’s the deal – the Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a mind-blowing $1.7 billion! It’s the kind of number that makes you do a double-take and maybe even consider buying a ticket, even if you usually think it’s a long shot. I mean, let’s be honest, who doesn’t fantasize about what they’d do with all that cash?
The allure of the lottery, especially when the numbers get this big, is undeniable. People start thinking about buying castles on private islands, traveling the world, or maybe just finally paying off those student loans.… Continue reading
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1 billion, making it the sixth-largest in the game’s history. This follows 39 drawings without a winner, and the last $1 billion prize was claimed in April 2024. Players must match all six numbers, with odds of 1 in 292,201,338, to win the grand prize. Winners can choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump-sum cash option, both subject to federal and, in most cases, state income taxes.
Following a record-breaking $167.3 million Powerball win, Kentucky resident James Farthing was arrested in Florida on multiple charges. The arrest stemmed from an altercation at a St. Pete Beach establishment where Farthing allegedly kicked a deputy in the face during a dispute with another patron. Authorities apprehended Farthing after a brief struggle, and he was booked into the Pinellas County jail. This incident occurred just days after Farthing claimed his winnings, which he will share with his mother.
The winning ticket for the record-shattering $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California, marking the fifth-largest lottery prize ever awarded. This monumental win has sparked a wave of excitement, speculation, and a touch of wistful disappointment across the nation. The lucky ticket was purchased at a Circle K on Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, a town nestled within Shasta County.
The winning numbers, 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold Mega Ball 6, catapulted one individual or group into the ranks of the ultra-wealthy. The cash value option, a more practical choice for most winners, is estimated at $549.7 million, a sum large enough to significantly alter even the most established lives.… Continue reading
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