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Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
The Mega Millions jackpot increased by $20 million to $458 million after 24 rolls. This sets a new 24 roll record for the current format of the game; an increase of $7 million over the previous record. The overall Mega Millions 24 roll record is $1,100 million. The 24 roll record for Powerball is much smaller at $638.8 million. There is an estimated 2.4% chance the Mega Millions jackpot will be won in the next draw. The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow at a slower pace than the Powerb
Feb 25, 2026, 8:53 am - winoneday - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
But let's be honest. The Mega Millions jackpot almost reached $1 Billion even despite the numerous lottery players who protested against the $5 ticket price. Even if not as many people play Mega Millions after the price increase, when the jackpot reached a large amount, many people purchased at least one $5 ticket. Yes I know, you stopped playing Mega Millions after the price change. I even stopped playing Mega Millions because of the price increase. Currently, I am more focused on Powerball tha
Nov 16, 2025, 12:22 pm - rundown99 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
Here is further evidence Powerball is still winning the race. When the Powerball jackpot was reset to $20 million earlier this month, the Mega Millions jackpot was $338 million larger. After 5 Mega Millions draws, the Mega Millions jackpot is only $329 million larger. The Powerball jackpot is slowly catching up. The Powerball jackpot will probably never catch up until the Mega Millions jackpot is won. But nonetheless, the Mega Millions jackpot should be growing at a must faster rate to win the r
Sep 26, 2025, 8:42 am - winoneday - Lottery Discussion Forum

Mega Millions $5 price increase and game changes take effect this weekendNews Story
One last drawing tonight before game overhaul By Kate Northrop Tonight will mark the last and final Mega Millions multi-state game drawing before ticket prices increase from $2 to $5 and the major anticipated game changes take effect. The Mega Millions multi-state game overhaul is just around the corner, with increased ticket prices, larger starting jackpots, and improved odds. The new version of the game will take over upon the completion of the drawing on Friday, April 4, 2025,
Apr 4, 2025, 7:40 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
The Mega Millions jackpot has increased by $28 million to $451 million after 24 consecutive rolls and is the largest Mega Millions jackpot since December 2024. The 24 roll record is more than twice as large at $1,100 million. Even though the Mega Millions jackpot is currently larger than the Powerball jackpot, the current race is being won by Powerball since it has reached a much larger jackpot than Mega Millions since the launch of the new game.
Sep 20, 2025, 8:27 am - winoneday - Lottery Discussion Forum

Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
With the huge Powerball jackpot being won, a new race has begun. It is safe to say Mega Millions will clearly win this race. There is no way Powerball will catch up to Mega Millions until the Mega Millions jackpot is won. At $358 million, this is the largest Mega Millions jackpot since December 2024.
Sep 8, 2025, 12:00 am - winoneday - Lottery Discussion Forum

Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $243 million. The increase in the jackpot since the last draw was $20 million whereas Powerball experienced a $14 million increase. It appears certain that Powerball will not overtake Mega Millions until the Mega Millions jackpot is won. Now the wait is on. Will Mega Millions reach $1 billion in this run? Or will it be $2 billion?
Jun 7, 2025, 9:07 am - winoneday - Lottery Discussion Forum

First big win of new Mega Millions game is one ticket in Ohio worth $112 millionNews Story
One jackpot winner four drawings into the new game By Kate Northrop Friday's Mega Millions drawing resulted in the first jackpot win since the updated version of the game went live earlier this month, with one ticket in Ohio scooping a jackpot worth $112 million. The $112 million Mega Millions jackpot was won by a single ticket in Ohio on Friday, making the ticket holder the first official winner of the enhanced game since ticket prices increased to $5. It took four drawings for
Apr 21, 2025, 12:22 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Trust claims $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, largest prize in Texas Lottery historyNews Story
The biggest prize ever paid out by the Texas Lottery goes to a trust By Kate Northrop A Texas trust has stepped forward to claim the record-breaking $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest prize ever paid out to a single Texas lottery player. History was made in Texas today as a trust claimed an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, setting a new record for the state and marking a monumental moment in Texas Lottery history. The Sol Living Trust, of Sugar Land, received the
Oct 4, 2024, 6:48 am - Todd - Lottery News

Two "Blessed" Illinois lottery winners claim $349 million Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
Quick Pick ticket splits multi-million fortune between two players By Kate Northrop The winners of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot are feeling blessed after they jointly came forward to claim the prize a month after the drawing. After one month of wondering who was lucky enough to win the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot in the March 25 drawing, two Illinois residents have put the question to rest. The prize will be split evenly between two anonymous Illinois winners, who
May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News