Massive lottery jackpot is set to expire. Mystery player was part of an incredibly rare draw
1 month ago

Massive lottery jackpot is set to expire. Mystery player was part of an incredibly rare draw

LA Times  

A Mega Millions ticket is printed in Indianapolis. In December of last year, they bought one of two winning Mega Millions tickets at a Chevron gas station in Encino, and now they are owed $197.5 million in lottery dough. “We would love to see the rightful winner get their prize money,” Carolyn Becker, spokesperson for the California Lottery, said Wednesday. But if Saturday’s deadline for claiming the prize passes, “my hypothesis and hope is that the winner never knows.” This mystery winner was part of an incredibly rare draw for the Mega Millions lottery. “It’s fair to say in the last five to 10 years, we have averaged about $40 million to $50 million a year unclaimed,” Becker said of the state’s lottery games.

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Wealth advisor, tax accountant, estate attorney and therapist — what support does a $1.2 billion lottery winner need?
1 week, 3 days ago

Wealth advisor, tax accountant, estate attorney and therapist — what support does a $1.2 billion lottery winner need?

Live Mint  

For the winner of a $1.26 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold in California, the ecstasy of the big win may soon give way to the anxiety over some big choices. “This is a life changing moment and they don’t need to make every decision right away,” said Matthew Liebman, chief executive officer and founding partner of Amplius Wealth Advisors. …

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
1 week, 5 days ago

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

Live Mint  

ATLANTA — At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night, according to the Mega Millions website. Until Friday, the …

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
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1 week, 5 days ago

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

Associated Press  

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night, according to the Mega Millions website. The California Lottery said the …

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California: Mega Millions
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California: Mega Millions

India Today  

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night, according to the Mega Millions website. Until Friday, the last time …

Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
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1 week, 6 days ago

Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

Associated Press  

Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. “The question lurking is, what happens when $1 billion becomes routine and people don’t care about it anymore?” said Jonathan D. Cohen, author of the 2022 book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries …

Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion again : A new normal for lottery wins?
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1 week, 6 days ago

Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion again : A new normal for lottery wins?

India Today  

Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. “The question lurking is, what happens when $1 billion becomes routine and people don’t care about it anymore?” said Jonathan D. Cohen, author of the 2022 book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries …

Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California
1 week, 6 days ago

Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California

LA Times  

A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold at a Shasta County gas station hit the estimated $1.22-billion jackpot on Friday, officials said. The jackpot is the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history and comes at the tail end of a year with unusually few jackpot wins, according to the the lottery. “Congratulations to our $1.22-billion jackpot winner from California,” Joshua Johnston, …

Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game’s top jackpots
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2 weeks ago

Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game’s top jackpots

Associated Press  

Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023 4. $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023 7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 8.

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing
2 weeks ago

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing

Deccan Chronicle  

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. “We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot,” Joshua Johnston, lead director …

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to more than $1 billion for Friday’s drawing
2 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to more than $1 billion for Friday’s drawing

LA Times  

The odds of winning Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million, according to lottery organizers. No one scored big on Christmas Eve when the last Mega Millions drawing pushed the jackpot closer to 10 figures, so now it has ballooned to at least $1.15 billion, the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history. The odds of winning the jackpot …

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing
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2 weeks ago

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing

Associated Press  

Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The lottery’s website said the jackpot had reached $1 billion and this particular 7-Eleven convenience store in Chino Hills, near Los Angeles, drew many hopeful winners because of its reputation as a “lucky store,” known …

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1 billion after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1 billion after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing

India Today  

On Christmas Eve, the lights shone bright, but nobody won the lottery. Now, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an incredible $1.15 billion for Friday's drawing. “We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth …

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners on Christmas Eve
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners on Christmas Eve

CNN  

CNN — This holiday season, a lucky Mega Millions player might receive a $1.15 billion belated Christmas gift after no one won Tuesday’s jackpot. “We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion …

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

LA Times  

Christmas could come early this year for anyone playing Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $970 million. Only three tickets won the Mega Millions jackpot this year, the fewest since the multistate game launched in 2002. Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery. In …

Mega Million jackpot soars to $825 million just in time for Christmas
3 weeks ago

Mega Million jackpot soars to $825 million just in time for Christmas

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A lucky lotto winner …

California man sues lottery claiming he had two winning Mega Millions tickets – but only got half the money
4 weeks ago

California man sues lottery claiming he had two winning Mega Millions tickets – but only got half the money

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man is suing …

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $514 million—Check winning numbers for November 29 here
1 month, 1 week ago

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $514 million—Check winning numbers for November 29 here

Live Mint  

The Mega Millions jackpot surged to an estimated $514 million for Friday, after no one matched Tuesday’s winning numbers. Winning numbers for November 29 The numbers drawn were 3, 29, 34, 37, 38, with the gold Mega Ball 17 and a 2X Megaplier. This year, three Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far, including $810 million in Texas, $552 …

EuroMillions players urged to check tickets again after blunder announcing numbers
1 month, 1 week ago

EuroMillions players urged to check tickets again after blunder announcing numbers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It’s a familiar story for lottery players across the country: …

Mega Millions prize pot jumps to enormous $453 million
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mega Millions prize pot jumps to enormous $453 million

Daily Mail  

The Mega Millions prize pot has risen to a whopping $453 million. Although participants did not win the grand prize, two Mega Millions players from Texas and Pennsylvania won $1 million after correctly matching all five white ball numbers. Besides the jackpot and $1 million prizes, Mega Millions players could win $2, $4, $10, $200, $500, or $10,000, depending on …

Powerball winner in Lake Elsinore was one away from the big prize. Here’s how much they won
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerball winner in Lake Elsinore was one away from the big prize. Here’s how much they won

LA Times  

Powerball had no big winner, but someone who bought a ticket in Lake Elsinore hit all numbers but the Powerball. A Powerball winner who purchased their ticket in Lake Elsinore narrowly missed the grand prize of $437 million in Saturday’s drawing. Each of the winners purchased their ticket for 2 bucks, and the odds of winning the big prize are …

Lucky ticket-holder claims Saturday’s £7.4m Lotto win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucky ticket-holder claims Saturday’s £7.4m Lotto win

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A single ticket-holder who won £7.4 million in Saturday’s Lotto …

Mega Millions plans to raise ticket price to $5. Are you more likely to win?
3 months ago

Mega Millions plans to raise ticket price to $5. Are you more likely to win?

LA Times  

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to more than $1 billion. In April, the price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will jump from $2 to $5, a change that officials say will come with better odds, bigger wins and more money for California public schools. California Gas-station quick pick nets Mega Millions player $810 million A single ticket snared …

Massachusetts Man Wins $1-Million Mega Millions Jackpot After Playing Same Numbers For 20 Years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Man Wins $1-Million Mega Millions Jackpot After Playing Same Numbers For 20 Years

News 18  

A man from Massachusetts in the US has struck gold with a $1 million Mega Millions win, thanks to a set of numbers he’s played for 20 years. Participation in Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington DC and the U.S Virgin Islands, and the draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 PM ET in Atlanta Georgia. …

UK player scoops £33 million EuroMillions jackpot
6 months ago

UK player scoops £33 million EuroMillions jackpot

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One lucky UK lottery player is in possession of a …

Teenager wins $2m lottery jackpot from one of first times he ever bought ticket
8 months ago

Teenager wins $2m lottery jackpot from one of first times he ever bought ticket

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Something just told me to buy …

No Powerball winner for billion-dollar jackpot, reviving (slim) hopes of fortune
9 months ago

No Powerball winner for billion-dollar jackpot, reviving (slim) hopes of fortune

LA Times  

People reflected in a window wait in line to buy tickets for a Powerball drawing at Bluebird Liquor in Hawthorne on Nov. 4, 2022. Americans spent $108 billion on lottery tickets in 2022, with about $25 billion generated in taxes for states, said Victor A. Matheson, an economist at the College of the Holy Cross who’s studied lotteries. “They’re saying …

US lottery player wins $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot
9 months, 1 week ago

US lottery player wins $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Hindustan Times  

Mega Millions announced the winner of its estimated $1.13 billion jackpot Tuesday night. Image used for representational purposes only New Jersey lottery player wins Mega Millions jackpot The lottery game said in a news release, “It is the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game, although because jackpots are always based on actual sales, the official jackpot amount …

Jackpot result: Someone in New Jersey has just won ₹9,166 crore in Mega Millions
9 months, 1 week ago

Jackpot result: Someone in New Jersey has just won ₹9,166 crore in Mega Millions

Live Mint  

Jackpot result: An unnamed person in New Jersey has won the $1.1-billion Mega Millions jackpot, as per The Spectator Index. In January 2021, someone in Michigan won $1.050 billion. How to play Mega Millions Mega Millions is a jackpot game in the US. People can play the game after buying a ticket from petrol pumps, local convenience stores and grocery …

$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing nears, followed by $865 million Powerball prize
9 months, 1 week ago

$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing nears, followed by $865 million Powerball prize

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Next up is an estimated …

Mega Millions: New Jersey player wins $1.13 billion jackpot
9 months, 1 week ago

Mega Millions: New Jersey player wins $1.13 billion jackpot

Associated Press  

NEPTUNE, N.J. — Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December. It was the biggest jackpot win in state history, according to New Jersey Lottery officials. The winning ticket was bought Tuesday night by someone who chose …

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day. The $865 million prize on the line for the next drawing Wednesday night is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, with an initial payment and then …

Is there a winner of the $800 million Powerball jackpot? The numbers have been drawn
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is there a winner of the $800 million Powerball jackpot? The numbers have been drawn

The Independent  

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Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With an estimated $1.1 billion …

Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar

Associated Press  

The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it’s the first time the two nearly national lottery games have each grown so large at the same time. The Mega Millions prize ranks as the 8th …

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after another drawing without a big winner
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after another drawing without a big winner

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Friday night, continuing a stretch of more than three months without a big winner. No one has won the game’s jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize. Winners …

Drawing nears for $997M Mega Millions jackpot
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Drawing nears for $997M Mega Millions jackpot

The Independent  

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Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here's what to know
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here's what to know

Associated Press  

The winning numbers for a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions lottery prize will be drawn Friday night, offering sudden riches to any lucky player who matches them and almost certain disappointment for everyone else. Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million. AP AUDIO: Mega Millions jackpot soars to …

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million after no one wins Tuesday’s drawing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million after no one wins Tuesday’s drawing

Associated Press  

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $977 million for Friday night’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night. It’s just the sixth time in the game’s nearly 22-year history that the jackpot has reached this level; only five jackpots exceeding $1 billion have been higher. Mega Millions is the only lottery game that has awarded …

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a …

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Friday night. The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over 28 times since Dec. 8, when …

Huge £15m Lotto jackpot prize claimed
10 months ago

Huge £15m Lotto jackpot prize claimed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said: “We’re over the moon …

Lotto Powerball $200 million jackpot tempts millions to buy tickets, but the odds of winning are remote
11 months, 1 week ago

Lotto Powerball $200 million jackpot tempts millions to buy tickets, but the odds of winning are remote

ABC  

In short: Millions of Australians will be hoping for the best in tonight's $200 million lotto draw. Lotterywest estimates half of Australian adults have bought a ticket for Thursday night's $200 million Powerball draw, a new Australian jackpot record reached because there have been no division one winners for six weeks. Community benefits overstated, says expert Curtin University gambling researcher …

UK EuroMillions ticketholder scoops £61m but huge prize still unclaimed
11 months, 1 week ago

UK EuroMillions ticketholder scoops £61m but huge prize still unclaimed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A lucky UK lottery ticket holder has bagged £61 million …

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.4m after no winners
11 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.4m after no winners

The Independent  

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Winner of $1.6BN Mega Millions jackpot that's largest in history tries to keep identity SECRET by setting up Delaware LLC: Is believed to be Florida doctor who's still working
1 year ago

Winner of $1.6BN Mega Millions jackpot that's largest in history tries to keep identity SECRET by setting up Delaware LLC: Is believed to be Florida doctor who's still working

Daily Mail  

The lucky winner of a $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot dodged Florida's law on identifying lottery winners by setting up a Delaware LLC - but is believed to be a doctor who's still working. The jackpot winner came forward to claim their prize at lottery headquarters on September 25 after scooping up the whopping jackpot over a month prior. The …

UK National Lottery player scoops £15m jackpot days before Christmas - but has yet to claim it
1 year ago

UK National Lottery player scoops £15m jackpot days before Christmas - but has yet to claim it

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One lucky national lottery winner has scooped a huge £15 …

Christmas comes early for £13m lottery winner
1 year ago

Christmas comes early for £13m lottery winner

The Independent  

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Mega Millions winner sues woman for telling his family about $1.35bn jackpot
1 year, 1 month ago

Mega Millions winner sues woman for telling his family about $1.35bn jackpot

The Independent  

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Time to check your tickets! £220,000 Euromillions prize won last month has not been claimed yet and lotto bosses say they are desperate to give it out
1 year, 1 month ago

Time to check your tickets! £220,000 Euromillions prize won last month has not been claimed yet and lotto bosses say they are desperate to give it out

Daily Mail  

A Euromillions prize worth £220,000 which was won last month has yet to be claimed, and lotto bosses say they are desperate to hand the cash over to the lucky winner. The unknown winner purchased their ticket for the draw on Friday 27 October in Northampton, according to the National Lottery, but have yet to come forward to claim their …

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