Tag

Lottery News

All articles tagged with #lottery news

lottery-news1 year ago

$2.9M Mega Millions Prize Hours from Expiration

The California State Lottery is urging the holder of a $2.9 million Mega Millions winning ticket, purchased on December 12 in West Los Angeles, to claim their prize before the 7 p.m. deadline on Friday. If unclaimed, the money will go to public schools in California. The ticket matched five numbers but missed the Mega Number. Winners have 180 days to claim their prize.

lottery-news1 year ago

Mega Millions Winning Numbers for $522M Jackpot on 5/31/24

The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to an estimated $560 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the previous $522 million jackpot. The winning numbers for the May 31 drawing were 33, 4, 49, 11, 23, with a Megaball of 23 and a Megaplier of 4X. One player in California won $1 million by matching all the white ball numbers. Tickets can be purchased at various locations or online through Jackpocket in select states.

lottery-news1 year ago

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $489M; Winning Numbers Announced

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $522 million after no one won the jackpot on Tuesday. The winning numbers for the May 28 drawing were 12, 18, 48, 57, 62, with a Megaball of 4 and a Megaplier of 5X. If won, the cash value would be approximately $241.4 million after taxes. No Match 5 or Match 5 + Megaplier winners were reported. Tickets can be purchased at various locations or online through Jackpocket in select states.

lottery-news1 year ago

Mega Millions 5/24/24: $453M Jackpot Winning Numbers Revealed

The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $489 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday. The winning numbers for the May 24 drawing were 46, 54, 56, 67, 70, and Mega Ball 16, with a Megaplier of 3X. Two players in California won $1 million each, and a player in Texas won $3 million. Tickets can be purchased at various locations or online through Jackpocket.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Unclaimed $1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sparks Mystery and Speculation"

The winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon remains unknown as their ticket is being verified, and arrangements for the massive payment are being made. The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in northeastern Portland, and the store will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling it. Oregon lottery officials are coordinating with the Multi-State Lottery Association to send the winner the sum, which will take time. The jackpot has a cash value of $621 million if the winner chooses a lump sum, and the prize is subject to federal and state taxes.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Multiple Million-Dollar Powerball Wins Across the US, Including Historic $1.3 Billion Jackpot"

A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Michigan for the Saturday, April 6, 2024 drawing, purchased online with the numbers 22-27-44-52-69 and Red Ball number 9. The jackpot was won by a player in Oregon, and there were no $2 million winners, but three other $1 million winners from various states. Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and tickets available for purchase online or at retailers until 9:45 p.m. the day of the drawing.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Oregon Resident Claims 4th Largest $1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot"

The $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, the fourth largest in history, has been claimed in Oregon by a lucky lotto player who purchased the winning ticket at a Plaid Pantry in Portland. The convenience store will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the ticket, and the Oregon Lottery is conducting extensive security and vetting measures before officially awarding the prize money.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Multiple Powerball Winners Claim Prizes Across the US"

Two $50,000 winning Powerball tickets were sold in Georgia, while the $1.326 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in Oregon. The winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the Powerball was 9. The jackpot had not been won since January 1, and the drawing was delayed for over three hours due to a procedural issue. If the winner chooses the cash option, they will receive $621 million.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Powerball $1.3 Billion Jackpot Drawing Delayed Due to Ticket Verification Issue"

The $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot drawing scheduled for Saturday was delayed due to one lottery jurisdiction needing extra time to complete security procedures for ticket verification. Powerball rules require every ticket to be checked and verified against two computer systems before a drawing. Customers were advised to hold on to their tickets, and there was no indication of when the next drawing would occur.

lottery-news1 year ago

"Southern California Liquor Store Sells Two Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.6M"

A $1.6 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at Oxnard Shores Bottle Shoppe in Ventura County, just one number off from the $1.09 billion jackpot. The next drawing will have a jackpot of $1.23 billion, and the winner can choose between 30 annual payments or a lump sum check of $595.1 million. This marks the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot and the ninth-largest U.S. lottery pot, raising about $80 million for public education.