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March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
New Mega Million rules will more than double jackpot value
Overall odds of winning any prize will improve to 1 in 23 from 1 in 24, the company said.
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Mega Millions says new rules will more than double jackpot value
New Mega Millions rules will come into play next month, the company has announced, under which the minimum jackpot value will more than double to $50 million.
March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
2 months ago
83-year-old woman attacked for lottery winnings
Police are hunting for a suspect who was allegedly caught on camera violently robbing an 83-year-old woman of her lottery winnings shortly after claiming them from a convenience store, police said.
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Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.
3 months ago
3 months ago
New details on Mega Millions winner
Will Ganss is here with more on the massive Mega Millions drawing last night.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
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Saying goodbye to Tony Hirashiki
Hirashiki, who worked for ABC News, was well known for his coverage of the war in Vietnam.
3 months ago
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to over $1 billion
A winner could take home the fifth largest prize in Mega Millions history.
3 months ago
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Mega Millions jackpot at $1 billion with no big winner Friday
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1 billion with a cash option of $448.8 million after no one matched all six numbers in Friday night's drawing.
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Americans feeling lucky for Christmas Eve’s $1 billion lottery
A lucky lotto winner, or winners, may see a Mega Millions miracle in Tuesday night’s drawing.
3 months ago
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$1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot claimed by New Jersey resident
An anonymous New Jersey resident has claimed the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday.
3 months ago
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $944 million
The drawing for the seventh-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history will be held on Christmas Eve.
3 months ago
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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $944 million after no winner Friday
The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $944 million on Saturday after no ticket matched the numbers drawn on Friday, the lottery said.
3 months ago
6 months ago
Israel strikes Lebanon, states sue TikTok and Mega Millions markup
The IDF sends troops into Lebanon, 14 states sue TikTok over children's mental health and Mega Million announces a price increase for tickets next year. Our panel weighs in on today's top headlines.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Mega Millions ticket price to increase
The price for a Mega Millions lottery ticket will increase from $2 to $5 in April, a move that the company said may lead to bigger jackpots and better winning odds.
6 months ago
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Mega Millions to increase ticket price next year amid overhaul
Starting in April 2025, tickets will increase from $2 to $5, Mega Millions announced on Monday.
6 months ago
9 months ago
Woman wins $5M jackpot shortly after finishing breast cancer treatment
Donna Osborne said she wants to travel to Alaska after becoming a millionaire.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Local breakfast club wins massive Powerball jackpot
Three players from Michigan, who call themselves “The Breakfast Club,” won over $842 million.
10 months ago
10 months ago
'Life-changing': $824.4 million Powerball jackpot winners come forward
The Michigan Lottery announced The Breakfast Club as the Powerball jackpot winner of an estimated cash payout of $305 million.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Michigan announces $842.4 million Powerball jackpot winners
The New Year’s Day winners claimed the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever.
10 months ago
10 months ago
A family’s winning reaction to a pregnancy surprise lottery ticket
Grace Goodwin surprised her family by sharing her happy news of her pregnancy by using some fake scratch-off lottery tickets.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Woman wins $1 million lottery prize for 2nd time in 10 weeks
Christine Wilson won her first prize in February.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Man battling cancer wins $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot
Charlie Saypon, who is undergoing chemotherapy, will split the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot with his wife and a friend.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Billion-dollar lottery winners revealed
Charlie and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Chao were the winners of last month's $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, according to Oregon lottery officials.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Oregon Lottery announces 3 winners of $1.326 billion Powerball ticket
The ticket was the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Immigrant battling cancer among trio who won $1.326 billion Powerball ticket
The staggering $1.326 billion Powerball ticket was the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the eighth-largest among U.S. jackpot games.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Oregon store gets 6-figure prize for selling winning Powerball ticket
The Plaid Panty won $100,000 and some major publicity for selling the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot winning ticket. It's the eighth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Woman wins $1M jackpot after buying Powerball ticket by mistake
Miriam Long said accidentally pressing a button left her a millionaire.
1 year ago
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$1.326 billion Powerball jackpot won in Portland, Oregon, lottery says
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $1.3 billion ahead of Saturday night's drawing after a record streak with no jackpot winner.
1 year ago
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Powerball drawing delayed
On Saturday evening, Powerball's lottery drawing was delayed for several hours due to security procedures.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot sets record
The jackpot is worth more than $1.3 billion dollars and is the fourth largest prize in Powerball history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23B. What are the odds you could be the next winner?
Who wants to be a billionaire? Previous lottery winners tell how their unexpected fortunes changed their lives.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.23 billion after no winner again
No ticket matched Wednesday night's winning Powerball numbers, and the prize has now ballooned to $1.23 billion for the next drawing.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot grows to over $1.09 billion
With no winner overnight, the grand prize is now the fifth largest in Powerball history.
1 year ago
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Powerball balloons to $1.09 billion after no winner Monday
The Powerball climbed again after no ticket won the jackpot in Monday night's drawing, the lottery said.
1 year ago
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Powerball jackpot grows to $1B
Monday's drawing has soared over $1 billion.
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1 year ago
The odds ever rising in the Powerball jackpot
The Powerball jackpot now rises to 975 million ahead of its Monday night drawing.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Search for winner of $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot
The winner, who purchased the winning ticket at a ShopRite liquor store in Neptune, New Jersey, can remain anonymous, per state laws.
1 year ago
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot grows to $865M
The drawing will be held just before 11 p.m. ET at the Florida lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
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1 year ago
Here's where winning Mega Millions ticket was sold
A single ticket sold at a ShopRite liquor store in Trenton, New Jersey, had all of the winning numbers.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Single winning ticket sold for $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot
One ticket sold in New Jersey had all of the winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing for the Mega Millions jackpot.
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Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey matches all winning numbers for $1.13 billion
This is the sixth time the Mega Millions jackpot prize has surpassed $1 billion. Tuesday's jackpot win is the fifth-largest prize in the history of the game.
1 year ago
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Powerball jackpot swells to $865 million after no Monday winner
Monday's prize was the sixth-largest in Powerball history. The estimated cash value was $348.8 million.
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Lottery jackpots keep getting bigger
After no grand prize winners were announced in Saturday's Powerball drawing, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $800 million while the Megamillions prize has ballooned to $1 billion.
1 year ago
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No winner for Mega Millions as jackpot for next drawing now over $1.1 billion
Winning numbers were drawn for Mega Millions $977 million jackpot Friday night.
1 year ago
1 year ago
By The Numbers: Mega Millions jackpot nears a billion dollars
A look behind the numbers on why billion-dollar jackpots have become more common.
1 year ago
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$1.7 billion combined up for grabs in 2 lotteries
There were no winners in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, which has grown to over $750 million. The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $977 million.
1 year ago
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Lotto fever builds as Powerball jackpot grows to $750M
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth has more on the two massive jackpots up for grabs.
1 year ago
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Powerball, Mega Millions purses continue to soar
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is over $687 million, while Friday’s Mega Millions is estimated at $977 million.
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