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January 12, 2021

Mega Millions jackpot soars to over half a billion dollars

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to over half a billion dollars, its biggest prize in nearly two years.

January 8, 2021

Maine couple donates thousands to supermarket staff after winning $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket

A couple in Maine paid it forward after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot, giving a few thousand bucks to supermarket staff members.

January 6, 2021

Mega Millions jackpot surges to nearly half a billion dollars

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to nearly half a billion dollars.

January 5, 2021

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots are above $400 million each

There’s still a chance to ring in the New Year with a windfall of cash. 

December 24, 2020

Laid-off North Carolina preschool teacher wins $250G lottery prize

A North Carolina preschool teacher who was laid off earlier this year recently had his luck dramatically turn around. 

December 22, 2020

Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery shells out $489,000 in winnings

Fortune shined Tuesday on the lucky holders of tickets with the number 72897 that took top prize in Spain’s huge Christmas lottery, known as “El Gordo” (The Fat One).

December 2, 2020

Australian woman wins lottery with late husband’s lucky numbers

A woman from Happy Valley, Australia, won $1 million AUD (about $737,714.84 USD) this week using her late husband’s lucky numbers.

October 30, 2020

Colorado man wins lottery, misses deadline to turn in ticket by 3 days: report

A Colorado man who played the lottery earlier this spring -- and won -- managed to lose all of his potential winnings after he failed to turn in his ticket in time, according to a report.

October 23, 2020

Michigan man accidentally buys two lottery tickets, wins $1 million twice

A Michigan man thought he made a costly mistake by accidentally buying two identical $2 lottery tickets, but it turned out he hit the $1 million jackpot twice. 

October 21, 2020

Man wins $200G lottery ticket after buying mac and cheese for dinner

He went out for dinner, and came home a winner.