Biggest U.S. lottery jackpots
Saturday's Powerball jackpot is now at a record-high. Take a look at the top 10 biggest U.S. lottery jackpots of all time.
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $600 million, a new Powerball record and the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Take a look at the top 10 biggest U.S. lottery jackpots of all time, not yet including Saturday's jackpot since it is subject to change.
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $600 million, a new Powerball record and the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Take a look at the top 10 biggest U.S. lottery jackpots of all time, not yet including Saturday's jackpot since it is subject to change.
10. $336 million (Mega Millions) -- Won in August 2009 by two tickets purchased in California and New York.
9. $336.4 million (Powerball) -- Won in February 2012 by one ticket purchased in Rhode Island.
8. $337 million (Powerball) -- Won in August 2012 by one ticket purchased in Michigan.
7. $340 million (Powerball) -- Won in October 2005 by one ticket purchased in Oregon.
6. $363 million (The Big Game, precursor to Mega Millions) -- Won in May 2000 by two tickets purchased in Illinois and Michigan.
5. $365 million (Powerball) -- Won in February 2006 by one ticket purchased in Nebraska. This is considered the biggest lottery win on a single ticket.
4. $380 million (Mega Millions) -- Won in January 2011 by two tickets purchased in Idaho and Washington.
3. $390 million (Mega Millions) -- Won in March 2007 by two tickets sold in Georgia and New Jersey.
2. $587.5 million (Powerball) -- Won in November 2012 by two tickets purchased in Arizona and Missouri. The prize was the largest in Powerball history.
1. $656 million (Mega Millions) -- Won in March 2012 by three tickets purchased in Kansas, Illinois and Maryland.
