The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to more than $1 billion. Is winning the lottery all it's cracked up to be?
There’s a laundry list of horror stories about big lottery winners whose golden tickets led to strained family relationships, bankruptcy, prison or even murder.
Mega Millions winning numbers for January 3 drawing: Jackpot rises to $42 million
Did you play Mega Millions today? Check out the winning numbers for the Jan. 3, 2025 drawing and see if it's your lucky day.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 3, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot. Winner last night?
Winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $42 million drawing jackpot Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Anyone win last night? When is the next drawing?
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 1. Did anyone win $178 million jackpot?
The lottery jackpot was an estimated $178 million with a cash option of $80.7 million for Wednesday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website. The jackpot was last won on Dec. 7 when a New York lottery player won a $256 million Powerball jackpot.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 27 lottery drawing: Jackpot balloons to $1.22 billion
“We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot,” Joshua Johnston, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a news release before the jackpot rose again to $1.22 billion.
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Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion – Here’s What Not To Do If You Win
The Mega-Millions lottery has reached a stunning $1.15 billion, the fifth largest prize in the history of the game.  The ...
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Expert explains why winning the lottery isn't as much money as it appears
The IRS requires lottery agencies to withhold a 24% tax on winnings greater ... It's a big dollar amount to suddenly win, ...