Powerball jackpot grows to $800 million after no winner in Saturday night’s drawing

Powerball jackpot grows to $800 million after no winner in Saturday night’s drawing

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $800 million after there was no winner in Saturday’s drawing, Powerball said.  No ticket matched all six number drawn, which were  6, 23, 25, 34, 51 and a Powerball of 3. Five taickets matched all five white balls and won $1 million prizes. The $1 million tickets were … Read more

Powerball ticket sold in California wins $1.765 billion jackpot, second-biggest in U.S. lottery history

Powerball ticket sold in California wins $1.765 billion jackpot, second-biggest in U.S. lottery history

Winning Powerball ticket, worth $1.765 billion, sold in SoCal — again A single ticket sold in California won Wednesday night’s gargantuan $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-biggest in U.S. lottery history, Powerball officials say. Late ticket sales sent the grand prize past its earlier estimated $1.73 billion. The biggest jackpot in both Powerball and U.S. … Read more

Florida Mega Millions ticket scoops $1.58B jackpot, tax bite looms large | World News

Florida Mega Millions ticket scoops $1.58B jackpot, tax bite looms large | World News

A ticket sold in Florida has clinched a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, marking the second-largest individual lottery win in U.S. history. While this sum is capturing headlines, the ultimate take-home amount for the lucky winner will be substantially lower, courtesy of taxes and deductions. Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot which is at … Read more