All articles tagged with #biggest jackpots
Originally Published 17 days ago — by AP News
A single ticket purchased at a gas station in Cabot, Arkansas, won the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot of over $1.8 billion in the Powerball game, ending a three-month jackpot drought. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, with potential confidentiality for up to three years, and will owe Arkansas state taxes on the winnings.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Powerball
A ticket sold in Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever, with the winner choosing between an annuity or a lump sum of $834.9 million. The drawing set a record with 47 jackpot cycles, and the next jackpot resets to $20 million.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, the fourth-largest in history, is up for grabs on Christmas Eve, with a 1 in over 292 million chance of winning. The jackpot has grown due to 46 consecutive draws without a winner, and players can choose between a lump sum or annuity if they win. The drawing is scheduled for December 24, and the odds of winning remain extremely slim.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by NBC News
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion, the fourth largest in U.S. history, with no winner since Monday, making it the longest run without a winner. The upcoming Christmas Eve drawing offers a chance for a holiday miracle, with a cash value of $781.3 million, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CNN
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.7 billion, making it the fourth-largest in history, with no winner yet. The jackpot has been growing for 46 drawings, and the next drawing is on Wednesday. While no one won the grand prize Monday, nine tickets won $1 million. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, and winners can choose between a lump sum or annuity payments.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $900 million, making it the eighth-largest in history, with a chance to win either a lump sum of $415.3 million or an annuity over 30 years. The odds of winning are 1 in 290.5 million, and if no winner emerges, the jackpot could surpass $1 billion in the next draw. The game is widely played across 45 states and has contributed significantly to state education funds.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Powerball
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.70 billion for Saturday's drawing, making it the third-largest in U.S. history, with no recent winner and over 6.3 million tickets winning prizes in the last draw. The jackpot has been growing since the last win in May 2025, and players have the option to choose between a lump sum or annuity if they win.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, the sixth-largest in U.S. history, is up for grabs after 40 consecutive drawings without a winner, with the next drawing set to break the record. The odds of winning are extremely low at 1 in 292.2 million, but the jackpot continues to grow as more tickets are sold across 45 states and territories.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NJ.com
Two Powerball tickets sold in New Jersey matched five white balls to win $1 million each, as the jackpot soared to an estimated $1.3 billion, with no winner matching all six numbers in the recent drawing. The jackpot has been growing since May 31, and Wednesday's drawing offers a choice between a lump sum of $589 million or an annuity of $1.3 billion before taxes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune
The Powerball jackpot for Labor Day weekend has risen to an estimated $1 billion, making it the sixth-largest in history, with tickets costing $2 and the chance of winning being 1 in 292.2 million. The jackpot has grown due to no winners since May 31, and winners can choose between a lump sum of $453 million or payments over 30 years.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $750 million after no winner was found in the latest draw, but after taxes, a winner taking the lump sum would receive about $213.3 million, with federal and possibly state taxes significantly reducing the payout.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Powerball
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $750 million, making it the 10th largest in history, with no jackpot winner in the recent draw but several smaller prizes won. The next drawing is on Monday, offering a choice between a lump sum of approximately $338.6 million or an annuity. The game has generated over $36 billion for good causes since 1992.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
The Powerball jackpot has reached $605 million for Monday night's drawing, the highest for 2025, with a chance to win a one-time payout of $273.4 million or a 30-year annuity, amid record lottery sales and a long jackpot run since May.