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A Florida lottery player won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot—the largest so far in 2026 and the 10th-largest in the game's history—with numbers 34-48-49-59-70 and Mega Ball 12. The cash option is about $344.2 million; odds of winning are 1 in 290 million. If you missed, the next big prize is Powerball at roughly $663 million.
A Florida Mega Millions ticket holder won the $800 million jackpot—the largest prize of 2026 and the 10th-largest in Mega Millions history—with an estimated cash option of about $344 million; the winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and Mega Ball 12, with overall odds of 1 in 290 million, ahead of tonight’s Powerball drawing.
A Florida Mega Millions ticket won an $800 million jackpot—the largest of 2026 so far—with a cash option of about $344.2 million; winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and Mega Ball 12, making it the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
A Florida Mega Millions ticket matched all numbers to claim an $800 million jackpot—the largest Mega Millions prize of 2026 and the 10th-largest in game history, with a cash option around $344.2 million; odds of winning were 1 in 290 million, and Powerball’s next drawing towers at about $663 million.
A Florida Mega Millions ticket won the $800 million jackpot—the largest prize in 2026—with numbers 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and Mega Ball 12. Players may take the one-time cash option of $344.2 million or the $800 million annuity; two other tickets matched all five white balls for the second prize. It’s the tenth largest Mega Millions prize in history, Florida’s first grand-prize win since August 2023, and part of a string of recent top prizes across the country.
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $754 million, the second largest of the year, but after taxes and deductions, the winner's take-home could be around $222.3 million if they choose the lump sum payout. The odds of winning are 1 in 290.4 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Friday night, with the Powerball jackpot at $376 million.
A Mega Millions player in Illinois won a $560 million jackpot, ending a three-month drought. The winning numbers were 19, 37, 40, 63, 69, and the gold Mega ball 17. The winner can choose between the full amount or a one-time cash payout of $264 million. This is the ninth-largest jackpot in the game's history and the second time it has surpassed $500 million since last summer.
Americans may be eligible for a one-time cash payout as part of a $5.6 billion credit card settlement, resolving claims of overcharging on interchange fees by Visa and MasterCard. Those who used Mastercard or Visa debit or credit cards between January 1, 2004 and January 25, 2019, can apply for a payout by filling out a form before the May 31, 2024 deadline. Additionally, Visa and Mastercard have reached a $30 billion antitrust settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants in the U.S., potentially leading to lower transaction costs for businesses and consumers.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $559 million after no players matched the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing, with the next drawing set for Wednesday night. The grand prize now offers a one-time cash payout option of $273.3 million, and the game is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $620 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in the December 20 drawing. The winning numbers were 27, 35, 41, 56, and 60, with a Powerball number of 16. Two players won $1 million each by matching all five white numbers, while three others won $2 million with the Power Play option. The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was on October 11, when a Californian won $1.765 billion.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $572 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in the December 18 drawing. The winning numbers were 5, 8, 19, 34, and 39, with a Powerball number of 26. Two players won $1 million each by matching all five white numbers. The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was on October 11, when a Californian won $1.765 billion. The next drawing will take place on December 20.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $672 million, making it the 10th largest in the game's history. With no winner from the previous drawing, the prize continues to grow. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The winning numbers from the last drawing were 2, 21, 26, 40, 42, with a Powerball number of 9. One ticket in Massachusetts matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize. The largest Powerball jackpot of 2023 was won in July, totaling $1.08 billion.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $596 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing. The grand prize, with a one-time cash payout of approximately $288.2 million, will be up for grabs in Saturday night's drawing. Two players did win million-dollar prizes by matching all five white balls. The biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, and the third-largest in the game's history, was won in July with a $1.08 billion prize. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot were drawn, making it the second-largest in the lottery game's history. The winning numbers were 11, 30, 45, 52, 56, and the gold Mega Ball 20. The estimated cash payout for the top prize is $659.5 million. If there is no winner, the next drawing will take place on Tuesday, August 8.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.35 billion, making it the second-highest jackpot in the lottery's history. This comes after 30 consecutive drawings without a big winner. The cash payout for the jackpot would be $659.5 million, before taxes. The drawing will take place tonight at 11 p.m. ET.