Why the $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in California could change before it’s claimed
When a Mega Millions jackpot hits astronomical heights, it can be easy to assume that the advertised figure is set in stone. But as the California Lottery’s Carolyn Becker explains, the final jackpot ...
Powerball player misses $238 million jackpot in California — but still wins big
A Powerball ticket sold in California won $67,275, but just missed the $238 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ...
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Lottery winner drives truck with 849,000 miles to claim prize — and plans to trade in
A lottery winner drove his old, “loud, red and rusty” pickup truck with 849,000 miles on it through a snowstorm to claim his prize — which he’ll use to upgrade his ride. And while he’s ...
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Powerball player misses $206 million jackpot in California — but still wins big
Getty Images/iStockphoto A Powerball ticket sold in California won $47,925 but just missed the $206 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched four winning Powerball numbers and ...
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Man drives vehicle with 850K miles on it to claim winning lottery prize: ‘I’ve got to get a car’
CLIVE, Iowa (Gray News) - An Iowa man says he is getting a new car after winning thousands of dollars while playing the lottery. Iowa Lottery officials said Daniel Bragg, 46, told them that he is ...