Two Minnesotans won $1 million each in the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle, which sold out in just 14 days, marking a record for fastest sellout. The tickets were purchased at stores in Coon Rapids and International Falls, with additional prizes awarded across various categories. Winners can claim their prizes at designated locations, with privacy maintained unless they choose publicity.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.6 billion after no winners in Saturday's drawing, making it the fourth largest in Powerball history. The next drawing on Monday offers a choice between a lump sum of approximately $735 million or an annuity of $1.6 billion. Several tickets across multiple states won smaller prizes, but no one matched all numbers for the grand prize.
The $843 million Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed for 38 consecutive draws, setting a record streak, with no winner since June 27. Despite the long odds of 1 in 290 million, millions continue to play, driven by hope and the chance of a life-changing win, while smaller prizes keep the game engaging. The streak has increased ticket sales, benefiting state programs and local businesses, and the next draw is expected to reach $900 million, maintaining public interest and excitement.
A Southern California ticket sold at Village Spirit Shoppe won the $50 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot, with the winning numbers 3, 13, 27, 32, 39 and Mega Number 4. The jackpot now resets to $7 million for the next drawing, and numerous other prizes were also won. The lottery supports public schools and tickets are available for $1.
Winning tickets for the nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Missouri and Texas, marking the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won, with additional smaller prizes across multiple states; the jackpot now resets to $20 million for the next drawing.
The Mega Millions drawing on December 10, 2024, did not produce a winner for the $619 million jackpot, but thousands of smaller prizes were awarded in Ohio. The winning numbers were 12, 14, 26, 48, 52, and Mega Ball 21, with a Megaplier of 5x. The jackpot has now increased to $670 million, with the next drawing scheduled for December 13. In Ohio, prizes ranged from $2 to $50,000, with one person winning the top non-jackpot prize of $50,000.
