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Key takeaway one: The chances of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are a staggering 1-in-292 million.

Ray Laird, a 69-year-old taxi driver from Bootle, won £800 on the National Lottery but has not received his winnings six weeks later.

Dreaming of hitting it big with the Powerball or Mega Millions? While the allure of a massive jackpot is undeniable, the odds are astronomically stacked against you. But just how unlikely is it to win the big prize? Let's dive into the reality, and for fun, explore some things you're more likely to achieve than becoming a lottery billionaire.

Imagine checking your phone to find a barrage of spending alerts, only to discover they signal your recent fortune in the lottery. This was the reality for Kelvin Wilson, a 62-year-old man from Highland Park, Michigan, whose unusual day turned into a celebration of a significant Powerball win.

Key Takeaways:

The Powerball jackpot has escalated to $31 million as no winners emerged from the latest drawing.

Key takeaway one: A man from Landsborough secures the title of the third-biggest lottery winner in 2024, thanks to an online ticket purchase.

Key takeaway one: The Mega Millions jackpot reached an estimated $97 million with a cash option of $45.1 million for the drawing on April 9, 2024.

The Powerball jackpot underwent its regular drawing on Monday, April 8, marking the first draw since a lucky individual in Portland, Oregon, snagged the mammoth $1.326 billion jackpot on Saturday. This win is noted as the fourth-largest in the history of the game.

Two lottery players from Middlesex County have each won a share of the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.

A Mega Millions ticket sold in California hit five winning numbers, securing a $146,000 prize but missed the jackpot.

Key Takeaways

The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.30 billion for the next drawing.

Key takeaway one: The upcoming Powerball jackpot is estimated at a whopping $1.3 billion, ranking as the fourth largest in Powerball history and eighth in U.S. lottery history.

Steven Richard of Barrington won a $4 million prize from a scratch ticket gifted by his father.

Key takeaway one: The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $67 million, following a recent win in New Jersey.