Florida woman's $2900 lottery win taken by state because it overpaid her unemployment during pandemic
A woman in Kissimmee won nearly $3,000 on a Florida lottery ticket only to learn the state would not pay her. She was told it was because she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
A woman in Kissimmee won nearly $3,000 on a Florida lottery ticket only to learn the state would not pay her. She was told it was because she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Powerball jackpot soars to $785M after another drawing with no winner
The lottery jackpot has ballooned into the top 10 Powerball prizes of all time.
The lottery jackpot has ballooned into the top 10 Powerball prizes of all time.
Pennsylvania medical workers strike gold with $1M Mega Millions win
A group of 15 medical workers from UPMC, known as the "Million Dollar Medicals," struck it rich by winning $1 million in the August Mega Millions drawing.
A group of 15 medical workers from UPMC, known as the "Million Dollar Medicals," struck it rich by winning $1 million in the August Mega Millions drawing.
Powerball jackpot surges to $725M after 27 consecutive drawings with no winner
The estimated $725 million jackpot – with a one-time cash payout option of $345.7 million – is the eighth largest in Powerball history.
The estimated $725 million jackpot – with a one-time cash payout option of $345.7 million – is the eighth largest in Powerball history.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $672M ahead of Wednesday night's drawing
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law
An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Utah man wins $3M lottery prize on his birthday - but doesn’t realize until weeks later
His numbers matched on July 4, which happens to also be his birthday, but didn’t realize he won until several weeks later.
His numbers matched on July 4, which happens to also be his birthday, but didn’t realize he won until several weeks later.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.58 billion, the 3rd largest in US history
The massive cash prize up for grabs Tuesday night has been building for months thanks to 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
The massive cash prize up for grabs Tuesday night has been building for months thanks to 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
Mega Millions record $1.5 billion jackpot producing millionaires with smaller prizes
Mega Millions has created plenty of winners — and even made some millionaires — in over three months that a drawing hasn't produced a jackpot winner.
Mega Millions has created plenty of winners — and even made some millionaires — in over three months that a drawing hasn't produced a jackpot winner.
North Carolina lottery winner had family pick numbers: 'I started hyperventilating'
The jackpot stands at $1.55 billion with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
The jackpot stands at $1.55 billion with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
Mega Millions jackpot soars again after 31 drawings with no winner
The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was April 18.
The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was April 18.
Mega Millions players get another chance Friday night to win $1.25 billion jackpot
Friday night's jackpot is the sixth largest ever in the U.S.
Friday night's jackpot is the sixth largest ever in the U.S.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.25 billion after no one wins top prize
The $1.25 billion prize for Friday's drawing is one of the largest in U.S. history.
The $1.25 billion prize for Friday's drawing is one of the largest in U.S. history.
Krispy Kreme giving away free donuts for losing lottery tickets
The sweet offer comes ahead of Tuesday’s massive lottery drawing.
The sweet offer comes ahead of Tuesday’s massive lottery drawing.
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, and the $1.05 billion jackpot is tied for the seventh-largest in U.S. history. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since someone last won the jackpot.
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, and the $1.05 billion jackpot is tied for the seventh-largest in U.S. history. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since someone last won the jackpot.
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts
If it seems like lottery jackpots topping $1 billion are more common nowadays, it's because they are.
If it seems like lottery jackpots topping $1 billion are more common nowadays, it's because they are.
Mega Millions jackpot tops $1B after another drawing with no big winner
There were no jackpot winners Friday night, but there were $1 million and $5 million winners in four states.
There were no jackpot winners Friday night, but there were $1 million and $5 million winners in four states.
Mega Millions jackpot surges to $910 million after months without big winner
Friday night's estimated $910 million prize has been building since someone last won the jackpot on April 18. There have been 28 straight drawings without a jackpot winner since then.
Friday night's estimated $910 million prize has been building since someone last won the jackpot on April 18. There have been 28 straight drawings without a jackpot winner since then.
'I think I cried all the way home': North Carolina woman wins 'life-changing' jackpot
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.