Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year

The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023. 

Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law

An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside

People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.

DC grandmother wins $50K on lottery scratch-off ticket

A D.C. grandmother won $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket and now she plans to share her winnings with her family.

Alexandria man wins over $1M in Virginia lottery jackpot

An Alexandria man said he let out a "quiet scream" after he realized he was the winner of a Virginia lottery prize worth over $1 million.

Maryland grandmother wins $100K scratch-off prize

A grandmother of 12 is celebrating after winning $100,000 in a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game.

Silver Spring woman wins $100K on lottery scratch-off

A Silver Spring woman is $100,000 richer after winning a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game prize earlier this month.

Virginia lottery reports highest profits in 35-year history

The Virginia Lottery says it's just closed out its best fiscal year in its 35-year history with profits soaring to over $860 million. 

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Ashburn

One lucky person purchased a winning Powerball ticket at a 7-Eleven in Ashburn.

No Mega Millions jackpot winner, but over 194,000 winning tickets bought in Virginia

Over 194,000 winning tickets for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing were purchased in Virginia, lottery officials say, even though the jackpot-winning ticket was purchased in Florida.

$1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida

The winning numbers have been drawn for the Aug. 8 Mega Millions drawing -- where the top prize winner can score up to $1.58 billion.