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As anticipation peaks for Monday night’s $900 million Powerball draw, would-be billionaires should keep one crucial thing in mind: Uncle Sam will want his share. So, before you start fantasizing about a billionaire lifestyle, keep in mind that the jackpot will shrink significantly after taxes...

A teenager who just turned 18 years old rang in his birthday in style after he was gifted a scratch-off ticket and won $1 million. According to the statement from lottery officials, Kaleb Heng said his grandmother had given him the "the perfect gift...

A resident of Lebanon, Maine, where just 6,500 people reside, put an end to the three-month bonanza that saw 25 consecutive Mega Millions drawings with no winner, by purchasing the winning ticket of Friday's drawing. The Winning Numbers? 30-43-45-46-61 and gold Mega Ball 14. The Win? A whopping...

If you’ve ever dreamed of instantly having hundreds of millions of dollars to buy whatever you want, the Mega Millions might be calling your name on Tuesday. For the fourth time in four years, the jackpot on the Mega Millions lottery drawing has topped the $1 billion mark. Here’s a look...

Another mega-million drawing has resulted in no big winner. On Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot jumped to more than $1 billion after the drawing ended without a winner of the jackpot. Friday night's drawing came up with numbers 3, 20, 46, 59, 63, and the gold Mega Ball 13...

Monday night’s planned Powerball drawing has been delayed because of a technical problem. The drawing is for a record $1.9 billion, higher than the $1.56 billion jackpot in 2016. What Happened: “Tonight’s #Powerball drawing is experiencing a delay; more time is...

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.6 billion as one of the biggest lottery jackpots of all time. Here’s a look at how to play Powerball and what you could buy with the massive payout. The Powerball Jackpot: Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is $1.6 billion, the largest...

If you forgot to buy a Powerball ticket before Wednesday night's drawing, you'll get another chance to test your luck this weekend as the jackpot swells toward record levels. What Happened: Wednesday came and went without a grand prize winner in the $1.2-billion Powerball...

Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot has hit $1.1 billion, which could mark the second highest winning ticket for the jackpot game. Here’s a look at how much someone could take home and what they could choose to purchase with the winnings. Mega Millions Jackpot: The Mega Millions jackpot for...

Ever dreamed of winning more than $1 billion? If the answer is yes, a $2 Mega Millions ticket might be among the items you purchase Friday. What Happened: Mega Millions is one of two big jackpot games in multiple states and territories in the U.S. The jackpot has not been won for the past 29...

Ever dreamed of winning more than $800 million? If the answer is yes, a $2 Mega Millions ticket might be among the items you purchase Tuesday. What Happened: Mega Millions is one of two big jackpot games done by multiple states and territories in the U.S. The jackpot has not been won for the...

  Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a corporate lottery called "Max Your Vax" for its frontline employees, giving them a chance to win $500,000, cars, and holiday vacations if they're vaccinated against COVID-19, Bloomberg reports. The...

Global lottery and gaming company International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) reported second-quarter financial results Tuesday. Here's a look at the highlights and what’s next for the company. What Happened: Second-quarter revenue for the company rose 74% year-over-year to $1 ...

Nearly one-third of U.S. lottery winners declare bankruptcy, often within just a few years of their big win, according to a study by Wolf Street. After sizable tax obligations, lavish spending decisions and prior monetary commitments to friends, family, or the clerk at the liquor store, winning the...

As of last week, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot had increased to $1.6 billion — its highest to date. According to USAMega.com, this enormous jackpot can be received in annual allotments, or a single lump sum, both of which include plenty of federal and state taxes. Here are the eight...