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Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $820 million
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about one in 302.58 million.
One winning ticket sold for $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
$1 billion Powerball winner in California
A convenience store in downtown Los Angeles sold a $1.08 billion Powerball ticket. The winning numbers announced Wednesday night were 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 with the Powerball number also being 24. Several people across the country won $1 million and $2 million prizes.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots climb
The top prize in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing is $1 billion, the third-largest jackpot in Powerball history -- and the Mega Millions jackpot is now worth about $720 million. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $720 million after no winners Tuesday
There has been no Mega Millions jackpot winner since April 18.
Why does the Powerball jackpot increase over time?
After Monday's drawing ended without a winner, the Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1 billion, the third-largest prize in the game's history.
Powerball jackpot at $1 billion after no $922 million top prize winners
It would be the third-largest jackpot in the game's history and seventh-highest in U.S. lottery history.
Here's what to do if you win the lottery
In the wildly unlikely event you happen to win the lottery, there are some things you should know. Jennifer Streaks, senior personal finance reporter with Insider, has some tips for what to do if you've got the winning ticket.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million
The last time somebody won the Powerball jackpot was back on April 19, when a ticket purchased in Ohio matched all six numbers to bring home a $252.6 million prize.
Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million, 7th largest ever
The jackpot rolled again this week after there were no winners for Monday night's draw, which stood at an estimated $650 million.
Iowa woman who lost home in tornado wins $2 million lottery
Tammy Gordy said the rebuilding of her home has been on hold, but these winnings will get the project going again and allow for some upgrades.
$2B Powerball winner buys $4M home after gobbling one up for $25M
Edwin Castro isn't wasting time using the record jackpot he won in November and claimed last month.
$2 billion Powerball jackpot winner revealed in California
The winner was a man named Edwin Castro, said California Lottery Director Alva Johnson.
One winning ticket sold for $754 million Powerball jackpot
The ticket was purchased in Washington state. The winning numbers were 05, 11, 22, 23, 69 and the Powerball 07.
Lottery ticket strategies
Andrew Schrage from MoneyCrashers.com joins CBSN to discuss lottery ticket strategies, and why people keep playing.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $747 million
The jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
Colorado turns lottery revenue into parks
The Colorado lottery allocates revenue generated from ticket sales for Powerball, Mega Millions and other games to fund parks, trails and recreation projects across the state. Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Here's why there are so many billion-dollar lottery jackpots
Multi-State Lottery Association tweaked the Mega Millions lottery so it would generate large jackpots, one expert said.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.1 billion after no winning ticket sold
There have been 24 drawings since the jackpot was last won on Oct. 14.
Minnesota Lottery says tech issue caused delay in Powerball drawing
The Minnesota Lottery said a technical issue with its two-tiered verification process was to blame for the nearly 10-hour delay.
Man who sold $2.04B Powerball ticket reveals what he'll do with $1M bonus
Joe Chahayed said he didn't know who won the giant prize but hopes it's someone local.
Powerball ticket sold in California wins record $2.04 billion jackpot
The announcement came after a lengthy delay in revealing the winning numbers.
Winning $2 billion Powerball ticket sold
The largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history was finally sold on Tuesday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini is in Altadena, California, where one lucky player had the winning numbers for the $2.04 billion prize.
Drawing delayed for world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
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Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
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Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
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DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
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