Mega Millions: $1.2 billion winning ticket sold in CaliforniaA single ticket in Northern California won a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, marking a historic win for the state.
Powerball players just miss $154 million jackpot in California - but still win bigTwo California players won $24,134 each for matching four numbers and the Powerball but missed the $154 million jackpot.
Jackpot! Mega Millions revamping lottery game but with higher ticket prices and better chances of winning | amNewYorkMega Millions ticket prices rise to $5, but rewards and winning odds improve significantly.
Mega Millions players just miss $20 million jackpot in California - but still win bigTwo California tickets won $14,368 each, missing the $20 million jackpot, with the next Mega Millions jackpot reaching $28 million.
Sister sends brother to buy lottery tickets in California. He picks out a big winnerA woman won $1 million in a lottery after giving her brother money to buy tickets.
'I turned to my partner and said, 'I think we've just won over 4 million'' - Kilkenny woman collects jackpot Lotto prizeWinners of recent lottery draws express disbelief and excitement over their life-changing jackpots.
Mega Millions: $1.2 billion winning ticket sold in CaliforniaA single ticket in Northern California won a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, marking a historic win for the state.
Powerball players just miss $154 million jackpot in California - but still win bigTwo California players won $24,134 each for matching four numbers and the Powerball but missed the $154 million jackpot.
Jackpot! Mega Millions revamping lottery game but with higher ticket prices and better chances of winning | amNewYorkMega Millions ticket prices rise to $5, but rewards and winning odds improve significantly.
Mega Millions players just miss $20 million jackpot in California - but still win bigTwo California tickets won $14,368 each, missing the $20 million jackpot, with the next Mega Millions jackpot reaching $28 million.
Sister sends brother to buy lottery tickets in California. He picks out a big winnerA woman won $1 million in a lottery after giving her brother money to buy tickets.
'I turned to my partner and said, 'I think we've just won over 4 million'' - Kilkenny woman collects jackpot Lotto prizeWinners of recent lottery draws express disbelief and excitement over their life-changing jackpots.
Here's What You Should Do, and Not Do, If You Win the LotteryWinning the lottery could lead to unexpected unhappiness and social complications.
Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion - Here's What Not To Do If You WinWinning $1.15 billion in Mega-Millions raises important financial and lifestyle questions for winners after taxes are taken into account.
Christmas gift came late for CA lottery player - but in time for $7 million winA last-minute Christmas gift turned into a $7 million lottery win for Jerry Herrejon, highlighting the unpredictability of luck.
Here's What You Should Do, and Not Do, If You Win the LotteryWinning the lottery could lead to unexpected unhappiness and social complications.
Mega Millions Lottery Hits $1.15 Billion - Here's What Not To Do If You WinWinning $1.15 billion in Mega-Millions raises important financial and lifestyle questions for winners after taxes are taken into account.
Christmas gift came late for CA lottery player - but in time for $7 million winA last-minute Christmas gift turned into a $7 million lottery win for Jerry Herrejon, highlighting the unpredictability of luck.
Two lucky New Yorkers cash in on $50K Powerball prizesTwo players won $50,000 each in the April 2 Powerball drawing in Brooklyn and Hempstead.
Two Brooklyn players score big in lottery drawingTwo winning TAKE 5 lottery tickets worth $16,946 each were sold in Brooklyn for the April 1 drawing.
Two lucky New Yorkers cash in on $50K Powerball prizesTwo players won $50,000 each in the April 2 Powerball drawing in Brooklyn and Hempstead.
Two Brooklyn players score big in lottery drawingTwo winning TAKE 5 lottery tickets worth $16,946 each were sold in Brooklyn for the April 1 drawing.
Get Rich Quick: The American LotteryAmericans spend over $100 billion on lottery tickets annually, reflecting a cultural obsession with quick wealth.
Man heeds wife's advice and hits California jackpot. 'Universe always finds a way'A California man won $1 million lottery after his wife advised him to buy scratch-off tickets.
Pennsylvania woman donates jacket - with a winning $2.5 million lottery ticket she left in the pocketA woman in Pennsylvania may lose a $2.5 million lottery ticket she accidentally donated to charity.
Man heeds wife's advice and hits California jackpot. 'Universe always finds a way'A California man won $1 million lottery after his wife advised him to buy scratch-off tickets.
Pennsylvania woman donates jacket - with a winning $2.5 million lottery ticket she left in the pocketA woman in Pennsylvania may lose a $2.5 million lottery ticket she accidentally donated to charity.
One of Tuesday's two lottery jackpot winners in Florida came from the Miami areaTwo lottery winners were reported in Florida, including a substantial Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpotLocal shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.
A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in HialeahTwo tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.
Big lottery hits from a Miami area Publix ($1 million) and Presidente ($118,000)Miami lottery players transform shopping trips into life-changing wins with significant winnings from recent Mega Millions and Fantasy 5 drawings.
Wednesday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket came straight out of KendallA free Quick Pick ticket generated a $54,966 Fantasy 5 jackpot winner, illustrating the luck in lottery games.
One of Monday's Florida Lottery jackpot winners was bought at a Miami-Dade PublixTwo jackpot winners from recent lottery games were announced, one from Publix and one from a Tampa meat market.
One of Tuesday's two lottery jackpot winners in Florida came from the Miami areaTwo lottery winners were reported in Florida, including a substantial Fantasy 5 jackpot.
Tickets from a Publix in Miami-Dade and a Broward Bravo split a Florida Lottery jackpotLocal shoppers in southern Miami-Dade and Broward won $28,463 each from matching Fantasy 5 numbers.None of the major lottery games had top prize winners this week.
A New Year's Day Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket was bought in HialeahTwo tickets split a jackpot win in Wednesday's lottery, one purchased in Hialeah, worth $53,586 each. Florida Lotto jackpot grows to $39.5 million.
Big lottery hits from a Miami area Publix ($1 million) and Presidente ($118,000)Miami lottery players transform shopping trips into life-changing wins with significant winnings from recent Mega Millions and Fantasy 5 drawings.
Wednesday's only Florida Lottery jackpot winning ticket came straight out of KendallA free Quick Pick ticket generated a $54,966 Fantasy 5 jackpot winner, illustrating the luck in lottery games.
One of Monday's Florida Lottery jackpot winners was bought at a Miami-Dade PublixTwo jackpot winners from recent lottery games were announced, one from Publix and one from a Tampa meat market.
Grandpa skipped nap and scratched lottery ticket instead. He won huge in CaliforniaA grandpa won $1 million from a $100 million lottery scratcher in California after 40 years of playing.
Pennsylvania woman accidentally donates jacket to charity with $2.5M winning lottery ticket insideA woman lost her $2.5 million winning lottery ticket after donating the jacket it was in.She must find the ticket by May 8 to claim her prize.
Lottery player wins big after nearly tossing CA ticket. 'Thanked the Lord of miracles'A man in California won $1 million playing the lottery after initially feeling disheartened.
Man thought he won $1,000 from California lottery ticket - but he missed some zerosGuerro's mistaken lottery win highlights the excitement and potential pitfalls of scratch-off tickets.A son plays a crucial role in uncovering the true value of a lottery ticket win.
Lucky lottery player won $10,000 a 'couple of times.' Now he has much bigger CA prizeA California man won $7.5 million after buying a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick stop on his way to work.
Mystery London Mecca Bingo player wins 75,000 but is yet to claim their prizeA player won 75,000 in a bingo game but has yet to log in to claim their prize.
Grandpa skipped nap and scratched lottery ticket instead. He won huge in CaliforniaA grandpa won $1 million from a $100 million lottery scratcher in California after 40 years of playing.
Pennsylvania woman accidentally donates jacket to charity with $2.5M winning lottery ticket insideA woman lost her $2.5 million winning lottery ticket after donating the jacket it was in.She must find the ticket by May 8 to claim her prize.
Lottery player wins big after nearly tossing CA ticket. 'Thanked the Lord of miracles'A man in California won $1 million playing the lottery after initially feeling disheartened.
Man thought he won $1,000 from California lottery ticket - but he missed some zerosGuerro's mistaken lottery win highlights the excitement and potential pitfalls of scratch-off tickets.A son plays a crucial role in uncovering the true value of a lottery ticket win.
Lucky lottery player won $10,000 a 'couple of times.' Now he has much bigger CA prizeA California man won $7.5 million after buying a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick stop on his way to work.
Mystery London Mecca Bingo player wins 75,000 but is yet to claim their prizeA player won 75,000 in a bingo game but has yet to log in to claim their prize.
Powerball players just miss $279 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo Powerball tickets in California won $38,848 each, missing out on a $279 million jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $183 million jackpot in California - but still wins bigA California Powerball ticket won $24,400, missing the $183 million jackpot, while the next jackpot is estimated at $195 million.
Did you buy a lottery ticket in Anaheim? You may now be a multimillionaireA winning Powerball ticket worth $515 million was sold at a 7-Eleven in Anaheim.
Overjoyed': US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profitsA 79-year-old man from Oregon won a $328.5m Powerball jackpot, planning to invest, travel, and donate to charities.
Winning Powerball ticket worth $526.5 million sold at California 7-ElevenA winning $526.5 million Powerball ticket was sold in Anaheim, with prize options available before taxes.
Powerball players just miss $219 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo California Powerball tickets won $34,776 each by matching four of five numbers but did not win the jackpot.
Powerball players just miss $279 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo Powerball tickets in California won $38,848 each, missing out on a $279 million jackpot.
Powerball player just misses $183 million jackpot in California - but still wins bigA California Powerball ticket won $24,400, missing the $183 million jackpot, while the next jackpot is estimated at $195 million.
Did you buy a lottery ticket in Anaheim? You may now be a multimillionaireA winning Powerball ticket worth $515 million was sold at a 7-Eleven in Anaheim.
Overjoyed': US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profitsA 79-year-old man from Oregon won a $328.5m Powerball jackpot, planning to invest, travel, and donate to charities.
Winning Powerball ticket worth $526.5 million sold at California 7-ElevenA winning $526.5 million Powerball ticket was sold in Anaheim, with prize options available before taxes.
Powerball players just miss $219 million jackpot - but still win big in CaliforniaTwo California Powerball tickets won $34,776 each by matching four of five numbers but did not win the jackpot.
Preview: Wizards face injury-riddled 76ers in PhillyBoth teams have an easy remaining schedule which could affect their lottery positions.Wizards aim to maintain losing momentum for better lottery odds against a depleted 76ers team.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves bought a winning lottery ticket with a stolen card, complicating the payout process and sparking a unique legal scenario.
Share of 500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit cardHomeless men who won a lottery through stolen credit cards face uncertainty about rightful ownership of the winnings.
Mystery winner of $83.5M lottery may never see her money because of the app she usedA Texas woman may lose her $83.5 million lottery winnings due to an investigation into the app she used to purchase her tickets.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves bought a winning lottery ticket with a stolen card, complicating the payout process and sparking a unique legal scenario.
Share of 500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit cardHomeless men who won a lottery through stolen credit cards face uncertainty about rightful ownership of the winnings.
Mystery winner of $83.5M lottery may never see her money because of the app she usedA Texas woman may lose her $83.5 million lottery winnings due to an investigation into the app she used to purchase her tickets.
Mega Millions player wins nearly $1 million in California. Where was lucky ticket sold?A Mega Millions ticket in California won $929,886, missing the $256 million jackpot, while the next estimated jackpot rises to $277 million.
All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbersA $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.
The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.
Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in CaliforniaA ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.
Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordableThe price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
Mega Millions player wins nearly $1 million in California. Where was lucky ticket sold?A Mega Millions ticket in California won $929,886, missing the $256 million jackpot, while the next estimated jackpot rises to $277 million.
All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbersA $1.22bn Mega Millions winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking a significant jackpot win for the small town.
The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1 billion again. Is this the new normal?The projected Mega Millions jackpot of over $1 billion highlights changing perspectives on lottery winnings and economic impacts.
Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in CaliforniaA ticket from a Shasta County gas station won a $1.22-billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth largest in history.
Mega Millions nears record, but the dream is becoming less affordableThe price of Mega Millions lottery tickets has increased significantly from $1 to $5 in an inflation-driven market.
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in California. Here's what we know.A $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, California, marking the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
All Dublin Lotto players urged to check their tickets as 500,000 won last nightA player in Dublin won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw by matching all five numbers.
The unclaimed National Lottery millions that could still be yoursThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights the ongoing search for unclaimed lottery winners.
Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizesCarey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.
Lucky Kent resident running out of time to claim 10k a month for 30 yearsA missing winning ticket worth £10,000 a month for 30 years in Sevenoaks must be claimed by April 22.
Winning Lotto jackpot ticket worth 2.9m sold at Dublin service stationA winning lottery ticket worth €1 million was sold at a Rathcoole service station, marking a significant event for both the store and the winner.
Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forwardA Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.
All Dublin Lotto players urged to check their tickets as 500,000 won last nightA player in Dublin won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw by matching all five numbers.
The unclaimed National Lottery millions that could still be yoursThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights the ongoing search for unclaimed lottery winners.
Could this be the luckiest shop in Ireland? Mayo newsagent celebrates 7th Lotto win and 22m in prizesCarey's newsagents in Belmullet is renowned for numerous National Lottery wins, with a recent €5.4 million jackpot being the latest achievement.
Lucky Kent resident running out of time to claim 10k a month for 30 yearsA missing winning ticket worth £10,000 a month for 30 years in Sevenoaks must be claimed by April 22.
Winning Lotto jackpot ticket worth 2.9m sold at Dublin service stationA winning lottery ticket worth €1 million was sold at a Rathcoole service station, marking a significant event for both the store and the winner.
Dublin lotto player who won 2,000 per month for 5 years yet to come forwardA Dublin player won €2,000/month for five years in the EuroDreams draw and needs to claim by January 29.
Brooklyn shopper strikes it rich with big TAKE 5 lottery jackpotBrooklyn lottery player wins $32,698.50 in TAKE 5 drawing.
'They did everything in their power to stop us' - New film sheds light on how an Irish syndicate 'beat the lotto' in 1992An Irish syndicate revolutionized national lottery operations in 1992 by attempting to guarantee a Lotto jackpot win using mathematical strategies.
National Lottery appeals for two missing millionaires from Valentine's Day drawThe Independent strives to provide accessible journalism on crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funding itself through reader support.
National Lottery player claims 83m EuroMillions jackpot prizeThe Independent is committed to providing unfettered access to quality journalism across key issues without paywalls.
National Lottery appeals for two missing millionaires from Valentine's Day drawThe Independent strives to provide accessible journalism on crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funding itself through reader support.
National Lottery player claims 83m EuroMillions jackpot prizeThe Independent is committed to providing unfettered access to quality journalism across key issues without paywalls.
The Lottery to Raft Grand Canyon National Park's Colorado River Is Open - What to KnowThe National Park Service is offering a lottery for 2026 extended self-guided rafting permits on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.
Mystery Croydon bingo player bags HUGE 50k prizeA Croydon woman won a 50,000 jackpot in a Mecca Bingo game, becoming a lucky winner at her local bingo hall.
Check to see if you were a Premium Bonds draw winner this FebruaryTwo players won £1m each in February's NS&I premium bonds draw, with one winner from Kirklees and the other from Sheffield.
Dublin EuroMillions players urged to check tickets with just hours left to claim 20,000 prizeA €20,949 EuroMillions prize from Swords remains unclaimed, with a claim deadline approaching.
Centra staff celebrate their first Lotto Jackpot winner securing 4,642,646 for lucky winnerLouth celebrates as a local store sells a €4.6 million Lotto winning ticket, marking the first jackpot win of 2025.
Lottery player goes to claim $1,000 prize in California - and learns it's much moreA man from California won $1 million from a lottery scratcher he thought was worth $1,000.
A 20-year-old won a $9.2 million lottery jackpot but won't stop working because he needs 'a purpose in life'James Clarkson plans to continue working and pursue a career as a heating engineer despite winning a $9 million lottery jackpot.
Winners And Losers: Is Brazil's Animal Lottery An Endangered Species?Lotteries are immensely popular despite awareness of low odds, with legal lotteries threatening the survival of historical illegal versions like Brazil's Jogo do Bicho.
Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?The recent U.S. lottery jackpot surpassed $1 billion, capturing public imagination despite the normalization of such high stakes.