Powerball players just miss $279 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo Powerball tickets in California won $38,848 each, missing out on a $279 million jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $183 million jackpot in California - but still wins bigA California Powerball ticket won $24,400, missing the $183 million jackpot, while the next jackpot is estimated at $195 million.
Overjoyed': US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profitsA 79-year-old man from Oregon won a $328.5m Powerball jackpot, planning to invest, travel, and donate to charities.
Powerball players just miss $219 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo California Powerball tickets won $34,776 each by matching four of five numbers but did not win the jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $443 million jackpot - but still wins big in CaliforniaA California Powerball ticket won $63,554, missing the jackpot of $443 million; next drawing's jackpot is estimated at $461 million.
Powerball player just misses $462 million jackpot - but still wins big in CaliforniaA California ticket won $39,316; the Powerball grand prize escalates to $484 million for the next drawing.
Powerball players just miss $279 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo Powerball tickets in California won $38,848 each, missing out on a $279 million jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $183 million jackpot in California - but still wins bigA California Powerball ticket won $24,400, missing the $183 million jackpot, while the next jackpot is estimated at $195 million.
Overjoyed': US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profitsA 79-year-old man from Oregon won a $328.5m Powerball jackpot, planning to invest, travel, and donate to charities.
Powerball players just miss $219 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo California Powerball tickets won $34,776 each by matching four of five numbers but did not win the jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $443 million jackpot - but still wins big in CaliforniaA California Powerball ticket won $63,554, missing the jackpot of $443 million; next drawing's jackpot is estimated at $461 million.
Powerball player just misses $462 million jackpot - but still wins big in CaliforniaA California ticket won $39,316; the Powerball grand prize escalates to $484 million for the next drawing.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves bought a winning lottery ticket with a stolen card, complicating the payout process and sparking a unique legal scenario.
Share of 500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit cardHomeless men who won a lottery through stolen credit cards face uncertainty about rightful ownership of the winnings.
Mystery winner of $83.5M lottery may never see her money because of the app she usedA Texas woman may lose her $83.5 million lottery winnings due to an investigation into the app she used to purchase her tickets.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves bought a winning lottery ticket with a stolen card, complicating the payout process and sparking a unique legal scenario.
Share of 500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit cardHomeless men who won a lottery through stolen credit cards face uncertainty about rightful ownership of the winnings.
Mystery winner of $83.5M lottery may never see her money because of the app she usedA Texas woman may lose her $83.5 million lottery winnings due to an investigation into the app she used to purchase her tickets.
Mega Millions player wins nearly $1 million in California. Where was lucky ticket sold?A Mega Millions ticket in California won $929,886, missing the $256 million jackpot, while the next estimated jackpot rises to $277 million.
All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbersA $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.
Grandpa skipped nap and scratched lottery ticket instead. He won huge in CaliforniaA grandpa won $1 million from a $100 million lottery scratcher in California after 40 years of playing.
Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in CaliforniaA ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
Mega Millions: $1.2 billion winning ticket sold in CaliforniaA single ticket in Northern California won a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, marking a historic win for the state.
Mega Millions player wins nearly $1 million in California. Where was lucky ticket sold?A Mega Millions ticket in California won $929,886, missing the $256 million jackpot, while the next estimated jackpot rises to $277 million.
All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbersA $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.
Grandpa skipped nap and scratched lottery ticket instead. He won huge in CaliforniaA grandpa won $1 million from a $100 million lottery scratcher in California after 40 years of playing.
Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in CaliforniaA ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
Mega Millions: $1.2 billion winning ticket sold in CaliforniaA single ticket in Northern California won a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, marking a historic win for the state.
All Dublin Lotto players urged to check their tickets as 500,000 won last nightA player in Dublin won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw by matching all five numbers.
The unclaimed National Lottery millions that could still be yoursThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights the ongoing search for unclaimed lottery winners.
Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizesCarey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.
Lucky Kent resident running out of time to claim 10k a month for 30 yearsA missing winning ticket worth £10,000 a month for 30 years in Sevenoaks must be claimed by April 22.
Winning Lotto jackpot ticket worth 2.9m sold at Dublin service stationA winning lottery ticket worth €1 million was sold at a Rathcoole service station, marking a significant event for both the store and the winner.
Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forwardA Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.
All Dublin Lotto players urged to check their tickets as 500,000 won last nightA player in Dublin won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw by matching all five numbers.
The unclaimed National Lottery millions that could still be yoursThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights the ongoing search for unclaimed lottery winners.
Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizesCarey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.
Lucky Kent resident running out of time to claim 10k a month for 30 yearsA missing winning ticket worth £10,000 a month for 30 years in Sevenoaks must be claimed by April 22.
Winning Lotto jackpot ticket worth 2.9m sold at Dublin service stationA winning lottery ticket worth €1 million was sold at a Rathcoole service station, marking a significant event for both the store and the winner.
Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forwardA Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.
Brooklyn shopper strikes it rich with big TAKE 5 lottery jackpotBrooklyn lottery player wins $32,698.50 in TAKE 5 drawing.
Mystery London Mecca Bingo player wins 75,000 but is yet to claim their prizeA player won 75,000 in a bingo game but has yet to log in to claim their prize.
Mystery Croydon bingo player bags HUGE 50k prizeA Croydon woman won a 50,000 jackpot in a Mecca Bingo game, becoming a lucky winner at her local bingo hall.
Mystery London Mecca Bingo player wins 75,000 but is yet to claim their prizeA player won 75,000 in a bingo game but has yet to log in to claim their prize.
Mystery Croydon bingo player bags HUGE 50k prizeA Croydon woman won a 50,000 jackpot in a Mecca Bingo game, becoming a lucky winner at her local bingo hall.
Here's What You Should Do, and Not Do, If You Win the LotteryWinning the lottery could lead to unexpected unhappiness and social complications.
Should Mega Millions jackpot winners take a lump-sum payout or annuity?Choosing the annuity option can lead to greater long-term financial security compared to the immediate lump-sum payment, which may lead to overspending.
Here's What You Should Do, and Not Do, If You Win the LotteryWinning the lottery could lead to unexpected unhappiness and social complications.
Should Mega Millions jackpot winners take a lump-sum payout or annuity?Choosing the annuity option can lead to greater long-term financial security compared to the immediate lump-sum payment, which may lead to overspending.
'They did everything in their power to stop us' - New film sheds light on how an Irish syndicate 'beat the lotto' in 1992An Irish syndicate revolutionized national lottery operations in 1992 by attempting to guarantee a Lotto jackpot win using mathematical strategies.
National Lottery appeals for two missing millionaires from Valentine's Day drawThe Independent strives to provide accessible journalism on crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funding itself through reader support.
National Lottery player claims 83m EuroMillions jackpot prizeThe Independent is committed to providing unfettered access to quality journalism across key issues without paywalls.
National Lottery appeals for two missing millionaires from Valentine's Day drawThe Independent strives to provide accessible journalism on crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funding itself through reader support.
National Lottery player claims 83m EuroMillions jackpot prizeThe Independent is committed to providing unfettered access to quality journalism across key issues without paywalls.
Lottery Luck: Friend's Text Leads To $1.2 Million JackpotA playful text about the lottery led Michael Chavez to discover he won over $1.2 million.
Lotto ticket worth $164,665 sold in San MateoA Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $164,665 was purchased at a gas station in San Mateo, California.
He was worried about who won the election. Meanwhile, he won the lotteryMichael Chavez won over $1.2 million in the lottery while focused on the presidential election results.Chavez's ticket matched five out of six numbers in the Mega Millions draw.
Lottery Luck: Friend's Text Leads To $1.2 Million JackpotA playful text about the lottery led Michael Chavez to discover he won over $1.2 million.
Lotto ticket worth $164,665 sold in San MateoA Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $164,665 was purchased at a gas station in San Mateo, California.
He was worried about who won the election. Meanwhile, he won the lotteryMichael Chavez won over $1.2 million in the lottery while focused on the presidential election results.Chavez's ticket matched five out of six numbers in the Mega Millions draw.
The Lottery to Raft Grand Canyon National Park's Colorado River Is Open - What to KnowThe National Park Service is offering a lottery for 2026 extended self-guided rafting permits on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.
Mega Millions reaches $1.15 billion jackpot ahead of Dec. 27 drawing, among the highest prizes in game's history | amNewYorkMega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.15 billion, marking the fifth-highest jackpot ever in the game's history.
Belief in a lottery curse is comforting, but winning lots of money does make you happy | Martha GillWinning the lottery often leads to severe life challenges, including addiction and relationship breakdowns, suggesting financial windfall can be a double-edged sword.
One of Tuesday's two lottery jackpot winners in Florida came from the Miami areaTwo lottery winners were reported in Florida, including a substantial Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Check to see if you were a Premium Bonds draw winner this FebruaryTwo players won £1m each in February's NS&I premium bonds draw, with one winner from Kirklees and the other from Sheffield.
Mega Millions reaches $1.15 billion jackpot ahead of Dec. 27 drawing, among the highest prizes in game's history | amNewYorkMega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.15 billion, marking the fifth-highest jackpot ever in the game's history.
Belief in a lottery curse is comforting, but winning lots of money does make you happy | Martha GillWinning the lottery often leads to severe life challenges, including addiction and relationship breakdowns, suggesting financial windfall can be a double-edged sword.
One of Tuesday's two lottery jackpot winners in Florida came from the Miami areaTwo lottery winners were reported in Florida, including a substantial Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Check to see if you were a Premium Bonds draw winner this FebruaryTwo players won £1m each in February's NS&I premium bonds draw, with one winner from Kirklees and the other from Sheffield.
Dublin EuroMillions players urged to check tickets with just hours left to claim 20,000 prizeA €20,949 EuroMillions prize from Swords remains unclaimed, with a claim deadline approaching.
Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpotLocal shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.
Centra staff celebrate their first Lotto Jackpot winner securing 4,642,646 for lucky winnerLouth celebrates as a local store sells a €4.6 million Lotto winning ticket, marking the first jackpot win of 2025.
Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpotLocal shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.
Centra staff celebrate their first Lotto Jackpot winner securing 4,642,646 for lucky winnerLouth celebrates as a local store sells a €4.6 million Lotto winning ticket, marking the first jackpot win of 2025.
A 20-year-old won a $9.2 million lottery jackpot but won't stop working because he needs 'a purpose in life'James Clarkson plans to continue working and pursue a career as a heating engineer despite winning a $9 million lottery jackpot.
Winners And Losers: Is Brazil's Animal Lottery An Endangered Species?Lotteries are immensely popular despite awareness of low odds, with legal lotteries threatening the survival of historical illegal versions like Brazil's Jogo do Bicho.
A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in HialeahTwo tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.
Saturday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought at a Publix in KendallA ticket purchased in Kendall won a $58,500 Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Lottery ticket worth more than $110,000 sold at Pleasanton supermarketA person in Pleasanton won $110,513 by purchasing a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket at Safeway.
A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in HialeahTwo tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.
Saturday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought at a Publix in KendallA ticket purchased in Kendall won a $58,500 Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Lottery ticket worth more than $110,000 sold at Pleasanton supermarketA person in Pleasanton won $110,513 by purchasing a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket at Safeway.
The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawingMega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly $1 billion, creating excitement for players this holiday season.
Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?The recent U.S. lottery jackpot surpassed $1 billion, capturing public imagination despite the normalization of such high stakes.
Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordableThe price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.
Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawingThe Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, highlighting the excitement and holiday gifting of lottery tickets.
Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billionThe Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners were drawn, attracting a lot of attention this holiday season.
The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawingMega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly $1 billion, creating excitement for players this holiday season.
Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?The recent U.S. lottery jackpot surpassed $1 billion, capturing public imagination despite the normalization of such high stakes.
Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordableThe price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.
Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawingThe Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, highlighting the excitement and holiday gifting of lottery tickets.
Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billionThe Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners were drawn, attracting a lot of attention this holiday season.
Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion - Here's What Not To Do If You WinWinning $1.15 billion in Mega-Millions raises important financial and lifestyle questions for winners after taxes are taken into account.
Spain: World's biggest lottery El Gordo awards billions DW 12/22/2024Spain's El Gordo lottery captivates millions, offering a massive prize pool of $2.8 billion and fostering community engagement through shared winnings.
A Lottery Drawing Included Four Consecutive Numbers. What Are the Odds?Four consecutive numbers drawn in a lottery is highly unusual, indicating rare events in Mega Millions patterns.