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Winning $768M Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin
A single ticket sold in Wisconsin matched all six numbers in the Wednesday night Powerball drawing to win the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. Due to strong ticket sales, the jackpot climbed to an estimated $768.4 million at the time of the drawing with a cash option of $477 million.
4 weeks ago -
Powerball jackpot now $750M after no winning ticket drawn
The winning numbers have been drawn for the estimated $625 million Powerball game.
1 month ago -
Brooklyn man to pocket more than $114M, winning second-largest jackpot in state lottery history
David Johnson, a 56-year-old truck driver, was presented on Friday with a check for $298.3 million by the New York Lottery, making him the winner of the second-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history, according to Powerball.
3 months ago -
VIDEO: Iowa Powerball winner gives $500K to veterans group
Lerynne West announced on the Ellen DeGeneres Show broadcast Wednesday that she gave the money to the Travis Mills Foundation.
5 months ago -
Iowa winner claims huge Powerball jackpot
Lerynne West couldn’t find her Powerball ticket. Learn where it turned up and laugh.
6 months ago -
Iowa, New York home to winning $688M Powerball tickets
Powerball officials say tickets purchased in Iowa and New York match all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The jackpot is the fourth-largest in U.S. history.
6 months ago -
No big Powerball winner; jackpot now up to $750 million
No one has won the Powerball jackpot since Aug. 11, when a man from Staten Island, New York, won $245.6 million.
6 months ago -
What are the luckiest numbers and states for Mega Millions?
For all the anticipation about whether someone will finally snag the gigantic Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, the games come down to two things: simple math — and very long odds. Find out the luckiest states … and numbers.
6 months ago -
Powerball and Mega Millions combined jackpot hits $2 billion after there were no winners Saturday
After nobody won Saturday’s Powerball top prize, the potential jackpot has swelled to an even more monstrous amount.
6 months ago -
The top 10 largest US Jackpots
With the jackpot currently tied with the record-setting lottery jackpot and bound to grow before the next drawing, it is bound to become the largest prize in U.S. history.
6 months ago -
What would you do if you won the lottery?
We asked the question on our Facebook page: What would you do if you won the Mega Millions jackpot? Read some of our favorite responses from WTOP listeners and readers.
6 months ago -
MegaMillions and Powerball jackpots combined are now almost $1B
The reason these jackpots have ballooned to such monstrous proportions is because, well, no one has won in a while.
6 months ago -
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania
One or more persons may not have to go to work on Monday if they’re the lucky ones with the winning Powerball ticket.
1 year ago -
Powerball estimated to be $455M
The jackpots for both the Mega Millions and the Powerball are more than $300 million heading into this weekend and might grow even more before the drawing.
1 year ago -
Clock ticking for winning Powerball ticket holders in Md.
Maryland lottery officials say the clock is ticking for three Powerball players to claim their $50,000 prizes.
1 year ago
