Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots combined top $750 million as drawings roll on
Both national jackpots are growing simultaneously, with Powerball at $440 million and Mega Millions climbing past $300 million, drawing elevated player interest
NC Education Lottery · +14 outlets
Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion lottery jackpot
A single ticket sold in Illinois captured a $1 billion Powerball prize, one of the largest lottery wins of the year.
FOX 32 Chicago · +13 outlets
Powerball jackpot reaches $440 million for Saturday, Oct. 3 drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to $440 million for the Saturday drawing, with results published across multiple outlets.
Dickson County Source · +9 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $345 million after no winner in Oct. 2 drawing
With no ticket matching all numbers in the $321 million Friday drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot rolled up to an estimated $345 million.
INQUIRER.net USA · +7 outlets
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Oct. 3 drawing
National and regional outlets published the Powerball winning numbers and prize results for the Oct. 3 drawing.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 2 $321 million jackpot
Multiple state and regional outlets reported the Oct. 2 Mega Millions results for the $321 million jackpot, which went unclaimed.
Democrat and Chronicle · +15 outlets
North Carolina sports betting handle tops $500 million for a 12th straight month
North Carolina's August sports wagering handle again surpassed $500 million even as revenue dipped 8% from a World Cup-boosted July.
Gambling.com · +7 outlets
New Hampshire charitable gaming system faces calls for more oversight
New Hampshire Public Radio reports growing pressure for tighter regulation of the state's charitable gaming operations.
New Hampshire Public Radio · +1 outlets
Advocates urge Ohio Lottery reform as Amy Acton takes office
Cleveland.com reports calls for the incoming administration to overhaul the Ohio Lottery upon taking office.
cleveland.com · +1 outlets
North Carolina sportsbook revenue falls faster than wagers in August 2026
State data shows North Carolina operators saw revenue decline at a steeper rate than betting handle during August.
North Carolina Sports Betting · +10 outlets
State lotteries report Powerball and Lotto America results for Oct. 3, 2026
State lottery desks in Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Iowa, Delaware and elsewhere reported Oct. 3 draw results across games.
Argus Leader · +14 outlets
Iowa Lottery relocating headquarters to the Hoover Building
The Iowa Lottery is moving its headquarters operations to the Hoover Building, a state facility in Des Moines.
kmaland.com · +5 outlets
Southern California Mega Millions player wins more than $7.3 million
A Mega Millions ticket bought in Southern California matched enough numbers to win a prize exceeding $7.3 million.
KTLA · +8 outlets
New Zealand Lotto Powerball player wins NZ$15.3 million
A single New Zealand punter claimed a NZ$15.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot.
NZ Herald · +1 outlets
Michigan lottery player wins $250,000 Powerball prize in Isabella County
A Powerball ticket sold in Isabella County, Michigan produced a $250,000 prize for one player.
Michigan Lottery Connect · +3 outlets
South Carolina woman accused of cashing in stolen lottery tickets
Authorities in South Carolina charged a woman with redeeming stolen lottery tickets for cash.
SCNow · +14 outlets
Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-75 result announced for October 4, 2026
The Kerala State Lottery published Samrudhi SM-75 winning numbers with a first prize of Rs 1 crore.
News18 · +1 outlets
Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-770 result announced for October 3, 2026
Indian outlets reported the Karunya KR-770 draw results with a Rs 1 crore first prize.
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