On Christmas Eve 2024, the jackpot hit $1 billion — the 12th time in history that a MegaMillions or Powerballlottery jackpot hit that milestone. Only once has a lottery jackpot surpassed ...
A "second-tier" win means a player correctly matched five numbers in the Powerball and MegaMillionslottery, and the overall jackpot typically rolls over. Tickets start at $2 a piece.
Looks like a trip to the grocery store really paid off for a Publix shopper: A MegaMillions ticket purchased there is worth $1 million. Though the big MegaMillions winner wasn't from Florida ...