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Powerball $1.3 Billion Jackpot Win

A Powerball player in the U.S. wins a $1.3 billion jackpot, ending a long winless streak. The prize is the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.3 Billion

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.3 billion after 40 consecutive drawings without a winner, making it the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.

Mega Millions $977 Million Jackpot Drawing

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million, making it the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history. The odds of winning are 1 in 302.6 million, and the actual cash payout would be around $461 million after taxes. Lottery officials advise playing for fun and dreaming a little, but not with the expectation of getting rich.