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One lottery ticket sold in California wins $530 million Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
Somebody in California just added half a billion dollars to their bank account. A single ticket, sold in San Diego, claimed Friday night's $530 million Mega Millions jackpot. That comes with a cash option payout of $345.2 million, according to contest officials. The winning numbers were 17, 19, 27, 40, and 68, with Mega Ball number 2. The Megaplier was 3. The winning ticket was sold at Sorrento Deli Mart, located a short walk from the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course. Even if you didn
Jun 8, 2019, 8:19 am - Lottery News

$530 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot increases on rolloverNews Story
By Todd Northrop Lottery players across the United States will be lining up at lottery retailers for their chance to win Friday's massive $530 million Mega Millions jackpot, after nobody won Tuesday's $475 million grand prize. The cash value stands at a staggering $343.9 million. Friday's $530 million Mega Millions jackpot is the 7th-largest in the game's history, and the 15th-largest United States lottery jackpot of all time (see full list below). It's also the biggest since a $1.537 b
Jun 5, 2019, 6:58 am - Lottery News

$475 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot swellsNews Story
16th-largest jackpot in US lottery history By Todd Northrop After 23 drawings without a jackpot winner, the multi-state Mega Millions lottery game now boasts a swelling jackpot of nearly a half-billion dollars that could instantly put someone among the wealthiest people on the planet. When nobody won Friday night's grand prize, the Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $475 million the biggest since a $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot from the October 23, 2018 drawing crowned a
Jun 1, 2019, 11:07 am - Lottery News

South Carolina man wins $10 million lottery prize during lunch breakNews Story
A South Carolina man became a multi-millionaire during his lunch break, thanks to a lucky North Carolina Lottery scratch-off game ticket. James Belich, of Lancaster, S.C., recently won the $10 million top prize in the North Carolina Education Lottery's $300,000,000 Supreme Riches scratch-off after buying a ticket in Charlotte. You never expect it, said Belich. You think maybe you'll win something, but not $10 million. It's unbelievable. When he got home, he was so shocked all he coul
May 28, 2019, 5:15 pm - Lottery News

North Carolina grandfather gives lottery winnings to granddaughterNews Story
A North Carolina woman will be 'lucky for life' and be able to pay for college, thanks to her grandfather. Peter Beckage won the N.C. Lottery game, Lucky for Life, after buying the ticket on April 14, lottery officials said. The 85-year-old recently moved in with his daughter to be close to family and often plays the game. He bought the ticket after a Palm Sunday pancakes breakfast with his 22-year-old granddaughter, Kelly Thomas. The next day, he stayed up late to check the drawing.
Apr 26, 2019, 1:42 pm - Lottery News

Wisconsin man, 24, claims $768.4M Powerball lottery jackpotNews Story
Includes video report The winner of a Powerball lottery ticket worth $768.4 million has been revealed. He is 24-year-old Manuel Franco of West Allis. Franco spoke at length with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, April 23 describing in detail the day he had purchased the tickets that led to this big win. Franco said he left work around 2 p.m. on March 27 and went to the Speedway in New Berlin a few minutes later. He bought $10 worth of individual Powerball tickets. I pretty much felt luck
Apr 23, 2019, 3:04 pm - Lottery News

$10M North Carolina lottery winner plans to spoil 12 grandkidsNews Story
A North Carolina grandfather is planning to retire, purchase his dream house, and spoil his 12 grandkids after winning a $10 million lottery prize. N.C. Education Lottery officials and media gathered at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Thursday to celebrate the winner, Theodore Duncan. After being greeted by cheers and confetti, Duncan and his fianc e were handed a $10 million check. I'm 52, and now that I've won this, I can finally stop working, said Duncan. I'm going to retire and get
Apr 9, 2019, 7:49 am - Lottery News

$768.4 million Powerball lottery jackpot won by single ticket sold in WisconsinNews Story
By Todd Northrop One Powerball lottery ticket sold in Wisconsin won the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history on Wednesday night. The lucky numbers for the $768.4 million jackpot were 16, 20, 37, 44, and 62, with Powerball number 12. The Power Play multiplier was 3. The top prize surged from an estimated $750 million due to strong ticket sales. The lump sum payout is $476.9 million. The winning ticket was sold in New Berlin, a city of about 40,000 people roughly 14 miles (22.5
Mar 28, 2019, 8:03 am - Lottery News

$750 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot surges to 4th-largest everNews Story
Only the 4th time in history a lottery jackpot has grown to $700 million+ By Todd Northrop This week lottery players across the United States will be pulling out all the stops to try and win Powerball, featuring one of the largest lottery jackpots in history, worth an estimated $750 million. If you feel like it's been a long time since Powerball last had a jackpot winner you'd be right. The 25 consecutive drawings since the last winner on Dec. 26 is the longest stretch without a jackpot
Mar 24, 2019, 9:27 am - Lottery News

$625 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot soars on rolloverNews Story
7th-largest US lottery jackpot in history By Todd Northrop After a 24th-consecutive drawing without a winner, the Powerball multi-state lottery game now features a jackpot that will provide multi-generational wealth to the lucky player who eventually wins it all. After nobody won Wednesday's $562.1 million grand prize, the Powerball jackpot increased to a whopping $625 million for Saturday's drawing the 7th-largest US lottery jackpot of all time. But since most winners choose the lum
Mar 21, 2019, 7:50 am - Lottery News