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jackpotmegamillionsJan 13, 2026

What are the Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday Jan. 13? Jackpot stands at $215 million

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, January 13 stands at $215 million with a cash option of $98.3 million. The winning numbers will be drawn around 11 PM ET, and no one won the jackpot on the previous drawing on January 9.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 12, 2026

Lottery winner bags record $32.9m win but instantly loses $10m in single move

A senior lottery winner in the US scooped a record $32.9 million Mega Millions jackpot, but instantly lost $10 million in a single move. The winner's identity and location were not disclosed.

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drawingpowerballJan 12, 2026

East Valley lottery ticket worth $150,000 after weekend drawing | 12news.com

A Powerball ticket purchased in Gilbert, Arizona is now worth $150,000 after the weekend drawing on January 10th. Another lottery ticket purchased in Scottsdale is worth $50,000 from the recent drawing. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for January 12th.

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jackpotpowerballJan 12, 2026

After $1.586 billion Powerball, winners appeared on NBC's 'Today' show - Palm Beach Daily News

What would you do if you won a 1. 586 billion Powerball prize. For one of the three winners from the Jan.

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jackpotpowerballJan 11, 2026

Billion-dollar jackpot tempted SC man to buy Powerball ticket that was a winner - The State

A South Carolina man won $150,000 on a Powerball ticket after being tempted by a $1 billion jackpot. He bought the ticket at a Quik Trip store in Manning, South Carolina in December 2022 but did not check it for weeks. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69 and Powerball 22.

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newspowerballJan 11, 2026

$25,000 Lucky for Life lottery ticket sold in East Haven - CT Insider

In Connecticut, winning "draw game" tickets (Powerball, Mega Millions, Classic Lotto, Lucky for Life, Super Draw, Cash5 and Play3 and Play4) must be.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 10, 2026

Luck holds out again as Mega Millions hits $215 Million - Times of San Diego

California lottery ticket. (FILE photo by Alexander NguyenTimes of San Diego) Luck took the night off in the latest Mega Millions drawing and as a result the jackpot just got a whole lot bigger. TRENDING STORIES San Diego has the second-highest combined housing and transportation costs among major U.

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jackpotpowerballJan 10, 2026

Powerball numbers last night, January 10: Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot? - IndyStar

The Powerball results are in for Saturday night's Powerball drawing worth an estimated 124 million. Here's what lottery patrons need to know about last night's drawing Powerball winning numbers where to check your numbers prize chart values and more The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 5 19 21 28 64 with a Powerball of 14. The Power Play was 3x.

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jackpotpowerballJan 9, 2026

Midlands man wins $150,000 on Powerball ticket - WIS

(WIS) - A Midlands man took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won big. The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) said the man wasnt planning to buy a Powerball ticket when he stopped by the QuikTrip on Paxville Highway in Manning and decided to take a chance. That ticket won him 150 000.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 9, 2026

Georgia Mega Millions player claims $983M jackpot — state's largest lottery prize - MSN

A Georgia Mega Millions player won the $983 million jackpot, the largest lottery prize in the state's history. The unidentified winner matched all six numbers in the November 14, 2025 drawing.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 9, 2026

Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 9 drawing: $199M jackpot - USA Today

The Mega Millions jackpot for the January 9 drawing is $199 million, with a cash value of $90.5 million. The winning numbers were 12-30-36-42-47 and the Mega Ball 16, but no one won the jackpot. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for January 13.

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jackpotpowerballJan 9, 2026

When Powerball first reached $1 billion. Look back at the lottery frenzy - Florida Today

What would you do if you won a 1. 586 billion lottery prize. It's been almost a decade since Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games first reached 1 billion.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 7, 2026

Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $180 million jackpot on Jan. 6, 2026 - WKYC

The Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing on January 6, 2026 reached $180 million, but no one won the grand prize. The winning numbers were 9, 39, 47, 58, 68, and Mega Ball 24. The jackpot has now increased to $199 million for the next drawing on January 9.

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jackpotpowerballJan 7, 2026

Baltimore Woman Finds $50K Powerball Winner in a Stack of Tickets - Maryland Lottery

A Baltimore woman got behind on checking her tickets but when she got around to it she discovered a gem a winning 50 000 Powerball ticket in a pile that accumulated over the span of a month. I had a bunch of Powerball tickets that I needed to check she said Jan. 6 when she claimed the prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

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jackpotpowerballJan 7, 2026

Mega Millions Winner Claims Historic $983 Million Jackpot Prize - The Bobby Bones Show

Photo Getty Images A Georgia resident recently claimed the November 14 2025 983 million Mega Millions jackpot which was the largest lottery prize in the state's history according to GALottery. The player selected the cash option which equals about 453. 6 million before taxes but chose to remain anonymous in adherence with Georgia law other than confirming that they are from the Peach State have relatives who benefitted from the Georgia Lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship and play the lottery regularly.

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jackpotpowerballJan 7, 2026

$983 million Mega Millions claimed. About $1.817 billion Powerball winner

For two lucky lottery winners it was quite a way to ring in 2026. A Mega Millions drawing just before Thanksgiving made someone in Georgia a near-billionaire and weeks later the Christmas Eve Powerball for 1. 817 billion matched one players ticket from Arkansas.

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jackpotpowerballJan 7, 2026

Georgia resident identified as winner of $983M Mega Millions jackpot, largest ever in state

A Georgia resident has been identified as the winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever won in the state. The winner selected the cash option of $453.6 million before taxes and plans to make the prize generational and give back to good causes.

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jackpotpowerballJan 6, 2026

Mega Millions winner claims prize from historic jackpot - AZ Family

A Georgia resident has claimed the nearly $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot from the November 14, 2025 drawing. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, selected the cash option and received $453.6 million on January 2. The winning ticket was sold at a Publix store in Newnan, Georgia.

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jackpotpowerballJan 5, 2026

Arizona Powerball player wins $50,000 - KTAR News 92.3 FM

ARIZONA NEWS BY DAVID VEENSTRA KTAR. com editor PHOENIX One Arizona lottery player who purchased a Powerball ticket became 50 000 richer on Saturday. According to the Arizona Lottery the winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Tucson at the intersection of Columbus and Speedway boulevards.

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jackpotpowerballJan 5, 2026

Someone won $2 million lottery prize. This Texas store sold the ticket. - San Antonio Express-News

Here are the estimated jackpots for the next Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto Texas drawings.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 5, 2026

Union County lottery player wins $30K playing Mega Millions - MyCentralJersey.com

A lottery player in Union County won 30 000 in the Friday Jan. 2 Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven 11436 in Springfield 565 Morris Ave.

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winnerpowerballJan 4, 2026

$2 million Powerball ticket sold at Longview gas station | cbs19.tv

A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at a gas station in Longview, Texas during the Saturday night drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Mr Kwik gas station located on South High Street.

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winnerpowerballJan 4, 2026

$2 million Powerball ticket sold at East Texas gas station | kvue.com

LONGVIEW Texas Someone out there won 2 million during Saturday night's Texas Lottery Powerball drawing. And the winning ticket was sold in Longview. The Texas Lottery announced the good news on its Facebook page Saturday.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 3, 2026

Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $180 million after no big winner - Times of San Diego

California lottery ticket. (Photo by Alexander NguyenTimes of San Diego) Theres still time to get rich as no ticket matched all six numbers in the latest Mega Millions drawing sending the estimated jackpot climbing to 180 million for Tuesdays draw. TRENDING STORIES Balboa Park parking fees are almost here.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 3, 2026

Mega Millions Winner: Did Anyone Win Friday's $175 Million Jackpot? | iHeartCountry Radio

Photo Getty Images The Mega Millions jackpot will rollover on Tuesday (January 6) after zero players matched all six numbers during the 157 million (72. 0 million cash value) drawing on Friday (January 2) night. The jackpot will now increase to an estimated 180 million (81.

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jackpotpowerballJan 2, 2026

After winning $1.586B Powerball, Tennessee couple surprised everyone

A Tennessee couple won a record-breaking $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in January 2016. They claimed their prize on the TODAY show before visiting the state lottery office. The jackpot was the second-highest in Powerball history.

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jackpotmegamillionsJan 2, 2026

Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 2 drawing: $157M jackpot - USA Today

The Mega Millions jackpot for the January 2, 2026 drawing stands at $157 million. No one won the jackpot, but one lucky winner in Pennsylvania matched five balls to win $4 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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jackpotpowerballJan 2, 2026

After $1.586 billion Powerball win, how California couple spent prize money

What would you do if won a 1. 586 billion Powerball prize. Shout it from the rooftop.

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jackpotpowerballJan 2, 2026

Did anyone win Florida Lottery drawings on New Year's Day?

Two people won the Florida Lottery's Fantasy 5 drawing on New Year's Day, each receiving a prize of $51,780.85. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, with an estimated jackpot of $64 million.

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winnerpowerballJan 1, 2026

$1.8 billion Powerball winner a mystery, and could remain one for years thanks to Arkansas law

A $1.8 billion Powerball winner in Arkansas has chosen to remain anonymous, thanks to a state law that allows lottery winners to keep their identities private. The record-breaking jackpot was won in January 2022, but the winner's identity may never be revealed.

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jackpotpowerballDec 31, 2025

2 lottery players from North Carolina win $150,000 off Powerball - WBTV

CHARLOTTE N. (WBTV) - Two people from North Carolina won 150 000 off Powerball lottery tickets in a recent drawing. State lottery officials said Sam Firoozi of Currituck County and Diego Coronado-Sanchez from Charlotte scored the big wins in the Saturday Dec.

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jackpotpowerballDec 31, 2025

Powerball winners split $1.586 billion. How Tennessee couple spent it - Florida Today

What would you do if you won a 1. 586 billion Powerball prize. For one of the three winners from the Jan.

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jackpotpowerballDec 31, 2025

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 31. Check your tickets

The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, December 31 drawing was an estimated $45 million with a cash option of $20.7 million. The jackpot was last won on December 24 when a player in Arkansas won $1.817 billion, the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever. The Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $157 million with a cash option of $72 million.

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jackpotpowerballDec 31, 2025

Powerball, Mega Millions and the $1 billion jackpot Christmas connection - Florida Today

Powerball and Mega Millions have reached or surpassed $1 billion jackpots 14 times since 2016, with the bulk of these occurring between 2022 and 2025. The largest lottery winner in U.S. history was Edwin Castro, who won a $2 billion Powerball jackpot in November 2022.

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jackpotpowerballDec 30, 2025

The $1.8 billion Powerball ticket sold in Cabot last week still hasn't been claimed - Arkansas Times

A $1.8 billion Powerball ticket was sold in Cabot, Arkansas last week, but the winner has not yet claimed the prize. The winner has 180 days to claim the jackpot, which can be taken as an annuity over 30 years or a lump sum of $834.9 million.

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jackpotpowerballDec 30, 2025

Mega Millions winning numbers for December 30 $138 million jackpot - Lohud

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for December 30 was $138 million. The winning numbers were 18-69-43-49-63 with a Mega Ball of 6. The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Friday, January 2.

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jackpotmegamillionsDec 30, 2025

Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 30 drawing: $138M jackpot - USA Today

The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at 138 million for the lottery on Tuesday Dec. 30 the last drawing of 2025. If one lucky person hits the jackpot they'll have two options take home a one-time lump-sum cash payment of 63.

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jackpotpowerballDec 29, 2025

Has the more than 1.8 Billion Powerball winning ticket been claimed? - KARK

The $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winning ticket has not yet been claimed. The jackpot has reset to $20 million ahead of the next drawing on Saturday night.

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jackpotmegamillionsDec 29, 2025

Kentucky player wins $2 million Mega Millions prize from Frankfort convenience store - LEX18

A Kentucky player won a $2 million Mega Millions prize from a Frankfort convenience store on December 26. The winning ticket was purchased at Racetrac and matched all five white balls. The Mega Millions jackpot is now an estimated $138 million for the drawing on December 30.

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winnerpowerballDec 29, 2025

$1.8B Powerball winner to be revealed ... eventually

A $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winner will eventually be revealed, but only 10 U.S. states allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. The winner's identity will be made public in all other states.

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jackpotpowerballDec 29, 2025

Publix, Kroger sold winning Powerball, Mega Millions over $1 billion: Biggest jackpots

Mega Millions and Powerball have reached 1 billion 14 times in history Who won the big jackpots and where did the tickets come from. In 2025 Powerball and Mega Millions crossed the billion-dollar mark three times with one jackpot as high as 983 million. This year continued a recent surge in massive jackpots 2023 saw four billion-dollar lottery jackpots and there were three billion-dollar totals in 2024.

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jackpotpowerballDec 28, 2025

$1.8B Powerball jackpot won in Arkansas - YouTube

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jackpotmegamillionsDec 27, 2025

Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $125 million jackpot on Dec. 26, 2025 - WKYC

No one won the $125 million Mega Millions jackpot on December 26, 2025, but there were thousands of smaller prizes won in Ohio. The jackpot has now grown to $138 million with a cash option of $63.3 million for the next drawing on December 30.

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jackpotpowerballDec 26, 2025

6 Arizona Lottery tickets win at least $20K in prizes - KTAR News

Six Arizona Lottery tickets, including a $205,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot winner, won at least $20,000 each in recent drawings. Two Powerball tickets sold in Arizona also won five-figure prizes. Winners have 180 days to claim their winnings.

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jackpotpowerballDec 25, 2025

Powerball jackpot worth $1.817 billion won in Arkansas - ABC7 New York

A record-breaking Powerball jackpot worth $1.817 billion was won in Arkansas, making it the largest lottery prize ever awarded. The winner's identity has not been revealed, and the exact location where the winning ticket was purchased is also unknown.

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jackpotpowerballDec 25, 2025

$1.817 billion Powerball jackpot won in Arkansas

A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won. The winning numbers were drawn on December 24, and the lucky ticket holder has the choice between an annuitized prize of $1.817 billion or a lump sum payment of $834.9 million.

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jackpotmegamillionsDec 24, 2025

Northern California player hits it big in Mega Millions. Where was ticket sold?

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Northern California won $917,636 after matching 5 numbers but not the Mega Ball. The winning ticket was sold at Garry's Smoke Shop in Oakley, about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento. The Mega Millions jackpot now resets to an estimated $125 million for the next drawing on December 26.

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jackpotpowerballDec 24, 2025

Powerball at $1.7 billion. About $980 million Mega Millions winner in Georgia

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion for the drawing on December 24th. A Mega Millions winner from Georgia won $980 million in November 2025, but their identity remains unknown over a month later as the vetting process continues.

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jackpotpowerballDec 23, 2025

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another drawing with no winner | PBS News

The Powerball jackpot has reached a record-breaking $1.7 billion after 46 consecutive drawings without a winner. The next drawing will be held on Christmas Eve, with the prize expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history. Powerball tickets cost $2 and are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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jackpotpowerballDec 23, 2025

5 people in Arizona win $50K in Dec. 22 Powerball drawing - KTAR News

Five people in Arizona won $50,000 each in the December 22nd Powerball drawing. The winning tickets were sold at gas stations and convenience stores across the state. The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming December 24th drawing is an estimated $1.7 billion, the fourth-largest in Powerball history.

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