Lottery news & guides
Daily lottery news plus straight answers about scanning, taxes, claiming, and odds — no hype, no “manifest your win” nonsense.
Michigan Lottery adds Daily 5: a $50,000 game for $1
Michigan Lottery launched Daily 5 on August 24, 2026, completing its daily-numbers suite with a $1-per-play game that offers a top prize of $50,000. Drawings run twice a day, every day of the week.
SuperEnalotto at €215.9M: now the 2nd-largest jackpot ever
No one matched all six numbers in the Thursday, August 27 SuperEnalotto draw, pushing the prize to an estimated €215.9 million, now the second-largest jackpot in the game's 29-year history. The next draw is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Powerball draws tonight at $119M after Illinois win reset
Powerball draws tonight, Saturday, August 29, 2026, at a $119 million estimated jackpot (annuity), with a $51.1 million cash value before taxes. The jackpot started fresh after an Illinois player claimed the $1.04 billion prize on August 12.
Mega Millions results, Aug. 25: jackpot rolls to $145M
No one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's $130 million Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot climbs to an estimated $145 million for Friday, August 28, 2026.
SuperEnalotto draws tonight at €210M, a near all-time record
Italy's SuperEnalotto draws tonight, Saturday, August 15, with a jackpot above €209.1 million, the largest ever claimed by a single player in the game's history. The rollover streak now exceeds 255 consecutive draws.
Oakland County man wins $1M on a ticket he almost skipped
A 62-year-old Michigan man won a $1 million top prize on the Lady Luck 777 instant game after noticing a lucky ticket number at a Sterling Heights store. He chose a lump-sum payment of about $693,000 before taxes.
Powerball results, Aug. 12: Illinois wins $1.04B jackpot
A single ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers to win the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The cash option is $450.5 million before taxes. Powerball resets to $20 million for Saturday, August 15.
Lotto Texas: $26.75M jackpot won in Angleton, still unclaimed
A Quick Pick ticket sold at a Murphy USA in Angleton, Texas matched all six numbers in Monday night's Lotto Texas drawing, winning a $26.75 million jackpot. The prize had not been claimed as of Tuesday and the winner has 180 days from the draw date to come forward.
Powerball results, Aug. 10: Tennessee wins $2M; jackpot rolls to $975M
No one won the Powerball jackpot on Monday, August 10, 2026, but a Tennessee ticket matched all five white balls with the 3X Power Play to score $2 million. The prize climbs to an estimated $975 million for Thursday, August 13.
Powerball draws tonight at $905M, closing in on $1 billion
Powerball draws tonight, Monday, August 10, 2026, at an estimated $905 million after a 42nd consecutive rollover on Saturday. The cash option is $391.9 million before taxes.
Powerball results, Aug. 8: no winner at $856M jackpot
No one matched all six numbers in Saturday's $856 million Powerball drawing. Five tickets hit the $1M second prize, and the jackpot rolls to Monday, August 10, 2026.
EuroMillions results, Aug. 7: Belgium wins €111M jackpot
A single ticket sold in Belgium matched all five numbers and both Lucky Stars in Friday's EuroMillions draw to claim a jackpot worth approximately €111 million. The prize pool resets to a minimum €17 million for Tuesday's draw.
Michigan Club Wins $8M Scratch-Off, a State Record
A three-member Huron County lottery club called the Lucky Dogz won $8 million on a Father's Day scratch-off, the largest instant-game prize in Michigan history. The group took a lump sum of about $5.5 million before taxes and split it equally.
Powerball results, Aug. 5: no winner, jackpot hits $856M Saturday
No one matched all six Powerball numbers on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The jackpot climbs to $856 million for Saturday, August 8.
$1M Manhattan Powerball Ticket Expires Tomorrow: Last Chance
A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Manhattan expires on Thursday, August 6, 2026, giving the holder just one day to claim it. A second unclaimed $1 million ticket sold on Long Island is also nearing its deadline.
Never Mail a Lottery Ticket: A Florida Arrest Explains Why
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Florida was arrested after investigators say she stole a winning Pick 4 ticket from the mail and cashed it herself. Here is what happened and how to protect your prize.
Powerball draws tonight at $707M, the largest of 2026
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $707 million for the Saturday, August 1, 2026 drawing, the largest Powerball prize of the year. The cash value is $309.7 million before taxes.
EuroMillions draws tonight at €89M; Eurojackpot at €17M
No one won Tuesday's €78M EuroMillions jackpot, sending Friday's prize to roughly €89 million. Eurojackpot also draws tonight after a Spain ticket claimed last Friday's €71.2M top prize.
Florida ticket wins $800M Mega Millions jackpot
One ticket bought at a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida hit the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, ending a 38-drawing streak. The cash option is $344.2 million before taxes.
Mega Millions results, July 28: no winner at $800M
No one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, sending the jackpot past $800 million to Friday, July 31. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and Mega Ball 12.
Mega Millions draws tonight at $800M, a top-10 all-time jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $800 million for tonight's drawing, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after 37 consecutive rollovers. The cash option is $344.2 million before taxes.
$1.8B Powerball Winner Unmasked by Arkansas Transparency Law
Arkansas lottery records reveal Tracy L. Hartwick of Cabot as the sole winner of December's $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history. A state law limiting anonymity for relatives of elected officials forced the disclosure after six months.
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold in Manhattan Expires August 6
A $1 million Powerball second-prize ticket sold at a Midtown Manhattan newsstand has not been claimed. The deadline to collect is August 6, 2026, giving the winner fewer than 12 days to act.
Mega Millions results for Friday, July 24: no winner at $743M
No one matched all six numbers in Friday's $743 million Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot rolls to Tuesday, July 28, with two million-dollar prizes awarded.
$743M Mega Millions: The biggest jackpot of 2026 draws tonight
Tonight's Mega Millions drawing carries a $743 million jackpot, the largest lottery prize of 2026 and the 10th-biggest in Mega Millions history. Here is everything to know before the 11 p.m. ET draw on Friday, July 24.
Powerball Rolls to $600M Saturday; Mega Millions at $743M Friday
No ticket won Wednesday’s $567 million Powerball jackpot, so the prize rolls to an estimated $600 million for Saturday, July 25. Mega Millions draws Friday, July 24, at an estimated $743 million.
Michigan woman claimed $1M Powerball prize hours before it expired
Theresa Lynchosky, 63, of Rochester Hills held a $1 million Powerball ticket for nearly a year before claiming it just hours before the one-year deadline. Her story is a reminder that every winning ticket has an expiration date.
Powerball results for Monday, July 20: no jackpot winner
No one won the $544 million Powerball jackpot on Monday, July 20, 2026. Two tickets, in Colorado and Michigan, each won $1 million, and the jackpot rolls to an estimated $567 million for Wednesday, July 22.
Powerball Draws Tonight at $544M; Mega Millions Hits 2026 Record $707M
Powerball draws Monday night at $544 million after no winner Saturday. Mega Millions follows Tuesday at $707 million, its largest jackpot of 2026.
Powerball results for Saturday, July 18: no jackpot winner
No one won the $526.4 million Powerball jackpot in the drawing on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Two tickets, in Arizona and Massachusetts, each won $1 million, and the jackpot rolls to an estimated $544 million for Monday, July 20.
$526M Powerball and $526M Mega Millions both draw tonight
Both Powerball and Mega Millions draw on Saturday, July 18, with jackpots estimated at $526 million each. Here is what you need to know before tonight's drawings.
Mega Millions draws tonight at $672M: what to know
The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $672 million for tonight's Friday, July 17 drawing, with a cash option of $293.3 million before taxes. The prize ranks tenth largest in the game's history after 34 consecutive rollovers.
Powerball results for Wednesday, July 15, 2026: no winner, jackpot rolls to $498M-plus for Saturday
No one won the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The prize rolls to Saturday, July 18, after going unclaimed since May 2.
Mega Millions Climbs to $672M for Friday After No Tuesday Winner; Powerball Draws Tonight at $498M
No ticket matched the $637 million Mega Millions jackpot on July 14, pushing the prize to an estimated $672 million for Friday, July 17. Powerball draws tonight, Wednesday, July 15, at an estimated $498 million.
A $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Austin Expires August 1
A winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold at a Circle K in Austin, Texas has gone unclaimed for five months. The in-person claim deadline is July 31 and the mail-in postmark deadline is August 1.
Two Jackpots, One Night: $637M and $478M on the Line
Mega Millions rolls to $637 million for Tuesday and Powerball draws tonight at $478 million, putting more than $1.1 billion in combined advertised jackpots on the table this week.
Arizona Overhauled Its Lottery: Better “The Pick” Odds, a New Pick 4, and Powerball Double Play
Arizona rebuilt its lottery in 2026: “The Pick” moved to a 6/40 matrix, improving the overall odds of winning any prize from about 1 in 39 to about 1 in 30, a new Pick 4 launched, and Powerball players got a $1 Double Play add-on. Here’s what changed and what to check.
Powerball Goes on Sale in the UK on July 21: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)
Powerball tickets go on sale in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2026, the first time a non-US lottery joins the jackpot pool. For US players nothing changes: same $2 ticket, same odds, same drawing nights. Here’s what the expansion actually means.
Big Jackpots Bring Big Scams: How to Tell a Real Lottery Win From a Fake
With Powerball and Mega Millions carrying more than $1 billion in jackpots this week, impersonation scams are surging. The one rule that catches almost all of them: a real lottery never asks you to pay to collect, winners come forward with the ticket.
The Year’s Biggest Jackpot Draws Friday: What $604 Million Really Pays
Mega Millions has rolled to $604 million, the biggest Mega Millions jackpot of 2026, with Friday’s drawing on July 10. The honest read: why the real payout is closer to $266 million before taxes, and the cash-vs-annuity choice a winner actually faces.
Powerball and Mega Millions Together Top $1 Billion This Week, the Honest Read
This week Powerball ($434M) and Mega Millions ($604M) combine for over $1 billion. The calm version: the real odds, why most wins are small, and the one thing that actually matters, checking your ticket.
Every Virginia Lottery Winner Can Now Stay Anonymous: Can You, in Your State?
As of July 1, 2026, Virginia lets every lottery winner keep their name private. Here’s why winner anonymity is about safety, not vanity, and the honest, state-by-state picture of who can actually claim in private.
How to Check If a Lottery Ticket Is a Winner (Every Method, Ranked)
Five ways to check a lottery ticket, retailer terminal, official app, the winning numbers, and a photo scan, ranked by how authoritative and how convenient each one is, plus the three rules that keep a real win from slipping away.
Lottery Odds, Explained Calmly: Why You Probably Haven’t Won, and Why Checking Still Matters
What lottery odds actually mean, why the jackpot number is so staggering, why most prizes aren’t the jackpot, and the three odds-driven mistakes that cost players money, in plain English, no hype.
Found an Old Lottery Ticket? How to Check It, and How Long You Have
That ticket in your coat pocket might still be claimable. How to check an old lottery ticket against its drawing, how claim deadlines actually work (90 days to a year, and scratch-offs are different), and when it’s truly too late.
Quick Draw Results, Numbers, Win 4: What Your State Actually Calls Its Games
Looking for Quick Draw results, Numbers, Win 4, or the daily number? These names mean different things in different states. A plain-English map of the generic names to the real games, and where to check each one.
Billions in Lottery Prizes Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where.
An estimated $1-3 billion in US lottery prizes goes unclaimed annually, not jackpots, mostly ordinary wins on tickets nobody re-checked. Here’s what each state reports and how to make sure none of it is yours.
Lottery Ticket Scanner Apps, Compared Honestly (Including Ours)
A named, verified comparison of lottery ticket scanner apps, official state apps, Lottery Ticket Checker, Lottery Current, and WonYet, with every competitor claim sourced from their own store listings.
How Lottery Taxes Work in Every State (2026 Guide)
Federal withholding, state-by-state lottery tax rates, lump sum vs. annuity taxation, and the mistakes that cost winners money, explained in plain English.
What to Do If You Win the Lottery: The First 72 Hours and Beyond
A practical, non-hysterical guide to winning the lottery: securing the ticket, staying quiet, building your team, lump sum vs. annuity, and the claim itself.