Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.1 billion after no winning ticket sold
There have been 24 drawings since the jackpot was last won on Oct. 14.
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There have been 24 drawings since the jackpot was last won on Oct. 14.
The announcement came after a lengthy delay in revealing the winning numbers.
The Powerball jackpot has reached a new high of $1.9 billion after there were no winners in Saturday's drawing. But someone is $1 million richer after buying a ticket in Detroit.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
Eventually, somebody's got to win the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. The second-largest Powerball jackpot in history has people taking their shot at a lucky ticket.
No one won Wednesday night's top prize of $1.2 billion, so the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing will be very close to the $1.586 billion world record for lotteries.
Think you're a sure bet for Wednesday night's estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot?
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing.
No one won Wednesday's pot of gold of about $700 million, which was already the game's largest this year.
These Michigan lotteries were drawn Sunday, January 27, 2020.
These Michigan lotteries were drawn Thursday, January 16, 2020.
These Michigan lotteries were drawn Sunday, January 12, 2020.
These Michigan lotteries were drawn Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
A couple from Suttons Bay won the $80 million Powerball jackpot on Sept. 21.
Those who are battling these terribly cold weather conditions to purchase lottery tickets have a chance to win $450 million tonight.
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball lottery game has climbed to $700 million, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.
A winner who opts for a cash payout would get $340.1 million, minus taxes.
"This gets into private jet, private island, and multiple mansion territory, that's for sure."
A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket expired today and the prize went to the state School Aid Fund.
The ticket expires at 4:45 p.m. Monday. It was sold at a BP gas station in Dearborn for the game on June 18, 2016.
Forgot to buy a ticket for the big Mega Millions or Powerball drawing? If you live in Michigan and have a PayPal account, you can now just buy your tickets online.
Lottery officials say a western Michigan man had a winning Powerball ticket in his wallet for two months before realizing he had won $1 million.
An eye-popping Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.
How far would you go to play the Powerball on Wednesday night for the chance at $1.5 billion?
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A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
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