Powerball jackpot grows to $1 billion
No tickets matched all six numbers in last night's drawing for $900,000. READ MORE.
No tickets matched all six numbers in last night's drawing for $900,000. READ MORE.
It would be the third-largest jackpot in the game's history and seventh-highest in U.S. lottery history.
No one won the big Powerball jackpot last night.
The last time somebody won the Powerball jackpot was back on April 19, when a ticket purchased in Ohio matched all six numbers to bring home a $252.6 million prize.
Minnesota's lucky streak continues as the fifth $50,000 Powerball prize was won in Minnesota this week.
The drawing Wednesday night is worth an estimated $725 million.
The winning tickets were sold at gas stations in Litchfield, Little Canada, Alexandria and Moorhead, the Minnesota Lottery said Monday.
Tammy Gordy said the rebuilding of her home has been on hold, but these winnings will get the project going again and allow for some upgrades.
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The jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball 14.
The Mega Millions jackpot is $1.35 billion dollars--the second biggest in the game’s history.
One small piece of paper could be worth more than a billion dollars Tuesday night.
Multi-State Lottery Association tweaked the Mega Millions lottery so it would generate large jackpots, one expert said.
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
Raymond Roberts Sr. played the same numbers for each ticket that he has played in multiple games for more than two decades.
Minnesota lottery officials say the state's verification system caused the delay in reporting the latest Powerball numbers.
Minnesota lottery officials say the state's verification system caused the delay in reporting the latest Powerball numbers.
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
Statistically, a Powerball player is much more likely to be attacked by a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park.
WCCO's Mike Augustyniak has done the math, and has a "guaranteed" way to win.
The estimated jackpot is $1.6 billion. The Cash value option is a little over $782.4 million. This is the largest Powerball jackpot of the year so far.
The odds of winning of course are small: 1 in 292.2 million. But that's not stopping people from dreaming big about what they'd do with the winnings.
The Powerball jackpot has reached a record estimated high of $1.6 billion, leading many to buy tickets ahead of Saturday night’s drawing.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
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Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
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In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Friday's going to be a #Top10WxDay, with sunshine and highs in the 80s.
Friday is a #Top10WxDay with temps in the 80s and plenty of sunshine.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak shares a look at a fairly rinse-and-repeat forecast for the next string of days.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Friday is going to be a #Top10WxDay!
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