Here are the winning numbers for the $685M Powerball jackpot
The Powerball jackpot continued to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Monday night to claim the $638 million grand prize.
The Powerball jackpot continued to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Monday night to claim the $638 million grand prize.
Odds for additional sports betting expansion might fade after growth to 38 states
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $685M after no winner in Christmas Day drawing
While no one matched all six numbers in the Christmas Day Powerball drawing, there were five lucky tickets that won $1 million or more.
While no one matched all six numbers in the Christmas Day Powerball drawing, there were five lucky tickets that won $1 million or more.
Powerball jackpot: Georgia resident wins $2M in Christmas Day drawing
One lucky person in Georgia is waking up a millionaire after the Powerball drawing on Christmas Day.
One lucky person in Georgia is waking up a millionaire after the Powerball drawing on Christmas Day.
Powerball numbers for Dec. 23; Christmas jackpot soars to $638M
The Powerball jackpot drawing on Saturday evening ended without anyone winning its $620 million grand prize.
The Powerball jackpot drawing on Saturday evening ended without anyone winning its $620 million grand prize.
Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
California airport worker 'set for life' after hitting jackpot with $20M lottery win
Durwin Hickman, a California airport worker, is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $20 million from a $30 Set For Life! scratch-off lottery ticket purchased during his lunch break.
Durwin Hickman, a California airport worker, is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $20 million from a $30 Set For Life! scratch-off lottery ticket purchased during his lunch break.
Co-workers in Kentucky win lottery after boss gifts them scratch-offs for Christmas
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
Which states spend the most money on lottery tickets?
Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.
Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.
Massachusetts mother wins $25M lottery, vows to wipe out children's student loans
Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, secured a $25 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game, becoming the third person to claim the grand prize.
Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, secured a $25 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game, becoming the third person to claim the grand prize.
Iowa Lottery posts wrong Powerball numbers — but mistaken winners can keep winnings
A "human reporting error" resulted in the wrong numbers being published after the draw, and some players became lucky losers.
A "human reporting error" resulted in the wrong numbers being published after the draw, and some players became lucky losers.
Central Florida man's $20 convenience store trip yields whopping $5 million payout
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Cashier’s mistake won man $25,000 a year for life
A cashier’s mistake at a Michigan gas station paid out big for an Illinois man.
A cashier’s mistake at a Michigan gas station paid out big for an Illinois man.
Man who won $1.35B Mega Millions sues his daughter’s mother for revealing win to his family
A Maine man wanted to keep his massive lottery win a secret and is suing his daughter's mom for allegedly sharing the news.
A Maine man wanted to keep his massive lottery win a secret and is suing his daughter's mom for allegedly sharing the news.
Virginia woman wins lottery twice in one week: 'I'm in shock'
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Superstitious player wins $5 million on California Lottery scratcher: This was his strategy
Sometimes, quirky superstitions can pay off in a big way, like they did for one Orange County resident.
Sometimes, quirky superstitions can pay off in a big way, like they did for one Orange County resident.
Group of Michigan co-workers hit Powerball after playing together for 14 years
A four-person lottery team in Michigan has finally taken home a cash prize after playing together for more than a decade.
A four-person lottery team in Michigan has finally taken home a cash prize after playing together for more than a decade.
North Carolina man brought to tears after $100,000 lottery win: 'It's a blessing'
“I’m 69 years old and If you’ve never seen an old man cry, I cried,” Darrell Seawell said.
“I’m 69 years old and If you’ve never seen an old man cry, I cried,” Darrell Seawell said.
Sleepy Michigan wife mistakes husband's $1M lottery win for dream
Charles Wolthuis, a 78-year-old Michigan resident, won $1 million in the October 2 Powerball drawing by matching five white balls. However, when he excitedly informed his wife of their win in the early morning, she mistook it for a dream.
Charles Wolthuis, a 78-year-old Michigan resident, won $1 million in the October 2 Powerball drawing by matching five white balls. However, when he excitedly informed his wife of their win in the early morning, she mistook it for a dream.