Mega Millions

Mega Millions August 28

Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday jackpot of $582 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared past $600 million for only the ninth time in the game's history.

North Carolina September 28, 2023

North Carolina lottery achieves record-breaking $1 billion in annual net earnings

North Carolina's state-operated lottery has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 billion in annual net earnings, a feat attributed in part to robust sales driven by interest.

Maine February 22, 2023

Winner of $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot comes forward to select prize

The mysterious winner of the Mega Millions came forward to collect their $1.35 billion jackpot. The winner chose to collect the cash option through a limited liability company.

Mega Millions January 13, 2023

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night's drawing

The Jackpot for Friday nights Mega Millions drawing has reached $1.35 billion. The Mega Millions Jackpot is played in 45 states as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C.

US August 1, 2022

Winning the lottery: Blessing for some, curse for others

Typically, hitting the Mega Millions is the single most life-changing event for the winners, but not always in a good way. Does winning the lottery really make your life better?

Mega Millions July 29, 2022

Mega Millions $1.28B jackpot lures players to the 'luckiest' 7-Eleven

A $1.28 billion jackpot lures customers to "luckiest 7-Eleven in the world" at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Chino Hills, California.

New York Islanders July 29, 2022

Islanders buy 25,000 Mega Millions tickets, would give $1 billion jackpot to season ticket holders and staff

Everyone is joining in on the fun of the Mega Millions jackpot that has reached over $1 billion, including the New York Islanders, who have plans for the winnings.

LIFESTYLE July 29, 2022

Mega Millions $1 billion-plus lottery jackpot: Will winning make you happier or not?

The lottery drawing for the July 29th Mega Millions is now over $1 billion — and a Chicago-based attorney shares important tips for what to expect for any winners of the jackpot.

Digital Originals July 29, 2022

Mega Millions lottery drawing: Americans share how they'd spend their fortunes if they won $1 billion jackpot

Americans in Washington, D.C., shared how they would spend their fortunes if they won the Mega Millions' $1 billion jackpot, with some saying they'd donate winnings.

LIFESTYLE July 29, 2022

Mega Millions lottery jackpot now over $1 billion — a past winner shares secrets

As the Mega Millions lottery jackpot now swells to over $1 billion, Tim Schultz tells Fox News Digital what it was like to win a Powerball lottery in Iowa of $28 million in 1999.

LIFESTYLE July 28, 2022

Mega Millions lottery drawing: If you win, here's how to stay safe and secure

As players pick numbers across 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands — and dream of a winning jackpot — people need to know how to protect themselves. Here are tips.

Lottery July 24, 2022

As Mega Millions lottery reaches $790M, here's how to stay safe and secure if you win

The Mega Millions estimated jackpot has reached $790 million. Here's what financial experts say you should do to protect yourself in case you do win the lottery's top prize.

Mega Millions March 17, 2021

Unclaimed $1M Mega Millions ticket expires Wednesday

Players have one year from the drawing to claim their prizes or it gets handed over to the state, lottery officials say.

South Carolina March 15, 2021

SC convenience store owner who sold $1.5B lottery ticket arrested for tax evasion: officials

A South Carolina man was arrested for failing to report more than $2 million in sales made at his Simpsonville convenience store, where a billion-dollar lottery ticket was sold in 2018, officials said.

Mega Millions March 12, 2021

$1.05B Mega Millions jackpot winners announced from January drawing

Four members of the Detroit-based Wolverine FLL Club, whose names were not released, hit the big winnings during the historic Jan. 22 drawing. 

Lottery January 27, 2021

North Carolina man wins $2 million Mega Millions prize after hitting deer with new car

This man’s story shows that no matter how terrible and no good your very bad day is, it could always improve.

Mega Millions January 22, 2021

Mega Millions $1 billion ticket sold in Michigan, smaller prizes won elsewhere

The prize is the second-largest in the game’s history. 

US January 18, 2021

Mega Millions grows to $850M ahead of Tuesday's drawing

The Mega Millions pot has grown to "rarified territory," with the jackpot reaching an estimated $850 million after no winner was declared during Friday's drawing.

Lottery June 19, 2020

Arizona couple win $410 million Mega Millions jackpot thanks to family birthdays, lucky penny

The payout is the largest single sum in Arizona history.

Michigan June 21, 2019

Man must pay ex $15M after winning lottery during divorce, arbitrator rules

How’s this for alimony? A Michigan man who won more than $30 million playing the lottery while separated from his wife has been ordered to give her nearly half the money as part of their divorce settlement.

Lottery May 29, 2019

Mega Millions winning numbers are drawn for $418 million jackpot

The Mega Millions winning numbers were announced Tuesday evening, giving way for a potential $418 million jackpot.

Lottery February 15, 2019

Clock ticking for winner to claim $1.5 billion Mega Millions prize

The clock is ticking for the winner of an unclaimed $1.5 billion lottery jackpot in South Carolina to come forward.

Good News November 27, 2018

NICU nurses donate Mega Millions winnings to colleagues in need

A group of 126 NICU nurses in Missouri whose office pool struck it lucky in the Mega Millions decided to club their winnings together and use it for the greater good.