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A Florida player claimed the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot (cash value about $344.2 million); this is the third Mega Millions jackpot of 2026 and the tenth-largest in the game's history. Winning numbers were 34-48-49-59-70 with Mega Ball 12; two other players won Match 5 prizes (NY $3 million and IL $5 million). The jackpot resets to $50 million for the next drawing on Friday, July 31 at 11 p.m. ET.
An UnHerd piece argues that AI-generated writing is already challenging traditional literature and literary prize juries, fueling a debate over authenticity and the value of human creativity as bots become increasingly capable of producing convincing text.
Marvel Rivals S7 announced the winners of its livestream incentive event. Winners will be contacted by email by May 13, with prize distribution by May 30 (delays possible). If your name isn’t listed or you have questions, check the event image for winner names and contact [email protected] for assistance.
Kelly Clarkson revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that the prizes promised to American Idol winners—such as Rob Rausch’s $220,800 prize and even a car—were reportedly never paid, with Clarkson noting other season expectations weren’t met (including Clay Aiken’s claim that his mom received a car instead of him).
Marvel Rivals has announced the winners of its S6 Livestream Incentive Event, with the list posted in an image. Winners will be contacted by email by March 31, and prizes are to be distributed by April 20, subject to potential delays. Eligibility required streams to meet all criteria, include the correct hashtags, and register on the official event page. For questions, contact [email protected].
Eight $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold in New Jersey for Saturday's drawing, but no jackpot winner was found, pushing the jackpot to $1.6 billion; several other tickets across the U.S. won smaller prizes, and the upcoming drawing has an estimated cash value of $735.3 million.
In Virginia, over 87,000 tickets won prizes in the recent Powerball drawing, including five tickets each worth $50,000, but no jackpot winner was found, leading to an estimated $1.5 billion jackpot for the next draw. The tickets were purchased at various retailers across the state, and proceeds support K-12 education in Virginia.
McDonald's is reintroducing its Monopoly Game from October 6 to November 2, featuring both physical and digital game pieces for a chance to win various prizes, including cash, trips, and food items, with a modern digital twist to engage customers.
Over 11 queer authors and judges have withdrawn from the UK-based Polari Prize and Polari First Book Prize in protest of the inclusion of John Boyne, a self-proclaimed TERF, due to his anti-trans views, sparking widespread community backlash and ongoing withdrawals. Meanwhile, legal actions and policy changes continue to impact transgender individuals in Georgia prisons and US military retirement policies.
An Ohio city, Cleveland, hosts popular 'Find the Cash Cleveland' events where thousands participate in scavenger-style games using cryptic clues to find cash prizes and bonuses like sports tickets, fostering community engagement and city exploration.
Two Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth $300,000 were sold in local counties for Wednesday’s drawing, with one ticket sold in Westmoreland County and the other in Indiana County. Both tickets matched four of the five white balls drawn and the red Powerball, winning $150,000 each. The winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
DoorDash's Super Bowl ad is offering viewers the chance to win everything advertised during the game through a sweepstakes, including items like a BMW and a 30-pound tub of mayonnaise. The estimated value of the products and services being awarded is $480,000, and the contest is open to U.S. legal residents. Entrants must watch the Super Bowl ad for a promotional code and enter it correctly on the sweepstakes website for a chance to win. The winner will be randomly selected on February 12 and notified the same day, with the prize including various advertised items such as vehicles, food, and beauty products.
Spain's Christmas lottery, known as "El Gordo" or "The Fat One," is set to distribute close to $3 billion in prizes this year. The televised draw took place at Madrid's Teatro Real opera house, with pupils from San Ildefonso school singing out the winning numbers. The most common ticket purchase is a 20-euro share, offering a top prize of 400,000 euros. The lucky number for this year's jackpot was 88008. The tradition, dating back two centuries, is a beloved part of the festive season in Spain.
Spain's annual Christmas lottery, known as "El Gordo," has begun distributing millions of dollars in prizes. The immensely popular lottery will award a total of 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 million) in prizes, with the top-prize winners receiving 400,000 euros ($440,000). Families, friends, and co-workers traditionally purchase and share tickets, and the winning numbers are announced by children from Madrid's San Ildefonso school. The lottery, established in 1812, is a major tradition in Spain and is considered the world's richest in terms of total prize money.
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Dec. 18 were 5, 8, 19, 34, and 39, with a Powerball number of 26 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x. The jackpot reached an estimated $543 million, and the next drawing will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. In addition to the jackpot, there are various other prize levels ranging from $1 million to $4. The Powerball Double Play option allows players to enter a second drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10 million.