Latest US Powerball News

Update – Charles W. Jackson Jr. from North Carolina is the big winner  

Only a few days after the big draw on June 1^st, the $350 million Powerball jackpot was claimed by Charles W. Jackson Jr. from Raleigh, 66. He is now North Carolina royalty as he is the state’s biggest lottery winner. [Read more…] about The $350 Million Jackpot Has a Winner

There is a new millionaire in the Powerball club! Manuel Franco from Wisconsin has come forward to claim the huge $768 million jackpot of March 27^th, 2019. The 24-year-old is now Powerball’s biggest winner (on a single ticket), as he has passed Mavis Wanczyk’s record of $758.7 million.

How Did it Happen?

So, what do you have to do to win $768 million in the Powerball? Well, as Manuel’s story can attest, you just have to play! He bought his first Powerball ticket on his 18^th birthday and since then, he’s been a regular. But on March 27^th, Manuel knew that his time had come. [Read more…] about 24-Year-Old Manuel Franco Claims $768 Million Powerball Jackpot

It may only be April yet, but the US Powerball has an incredible offer for New Year’s! This winter, Powerball will send 300 lucky players to New York City on a luxury trip. Then, on January 1^st, 2020, right after midnight, one of them will win $1 million. The First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year will be announced by America’s sweetheart, Ryan Seacrest, live on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Here is everything you need to know about this special raffle.

Back in 2013, Gloria Makenzie, then aged 84, won a huge jackpot worth $590 million in the Powerball lottery. At the time, she was the biggest lottery winner of all times. Over the years, she has dropped in rank a bit, but she is still in the Powerball Hall of Fame. She is also one of the oldest Powerball winners to date. Now, six years later, Mrs. Mackenzie is suing her son for having made bad investments with her lottery money. [Read more…] about Gloria Makenzie Sues Son for Poorly Investing Her Powerball Jackpot

After a very long series of rollovers, the jackpot in the US Powerball reached $768.4 million on March 27^th, 2019. This amazing prize was won by a single lottery ticket sold in Wisconsin, which was the only one with all the 5 main numbers and the Powerball – 16-20-37-44-62/12. This is a legendary win for the US Powerball. [Read more…] about $768.4 Million Jackpot Won in Wisconsin