Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.

The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Oct. 20 drawing with a jackpot back to $304 million ($144.6 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January 2024 at Food Castle in Grand Blanc.

United States Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr. spoke at a press conference outlining the details from the federal gambling-related investigation that allegedly involved professional athletes and Mafia families.

New York Knicks fan Ben Stiller was fired up after their season opener win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22.

It’s been 15 years since the Magic won a playoff series, but this version of Orlando enters with high expectations after an offseason filled with change.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a big game, but he praised the Bucks for following a preseason formula in Wednesday's season-opening victory.

After the record-setting $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Sept. 6, 2025, the Wednesday, Oct. 22, prize was close to $325 million.

The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Friday, October 24, at 11:00 p.m. (EST). Since nobody won Tuesday's lottery, it'll have an estimated jackpot of $680 million. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬