Powerball drawing for Oct. 17 offers $600M jackpot; results posted across US outlets
The Powerball jackpot reached roughly $600 million for the Saturday, Oct. 17 draw, one of the largest in recent months, with state-by-state results and recaps p
USA Today · +15 outlets
Mega Millions: no jackpot winner in Oct. 16 draw; top prize rolls to $413M
No ticket matched all Mega Millions numbers on Oct. 16, pushing the jackpot to about $413 million, though one player won a $5 million secondary prize.
Belleville News-Democrat · +14 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions combine for more than $1 billion in weekend jackpots
State lottery operators highlighted combined jackpots above $1 billion across the two national games, driving a weekend of elevated ticket sales.
Michigan Lottery Connect · +14 outlets
Mega Millions $403M jackpot drawing ahead of Oct. 16 draw; results released
Ahead of the Friday, Oct. 16 drawing, outlets across Gannett and other chains previewed the $403 million Mega Millions jackpot and reported the subsequent numbe
The Des Moines Register · +15 outlets
Kerala Lottery: Karunya KR-772 draw declared with Rs 1 crore first prize
Kerala's Karunya KR-772 weekly lottery was drawn for Oct. 17 with a Rs 1 crore top prize, published with full winner lists and prize breakdowns.
Asianet Newsable · +6 outlets
Winner of $167 million lottery arrested on domestic violence charges
A man who won a $167 million lottery prize was arrested on domestic violence-related charges following several prior arrests.
WKYT · +13 outlets
Santiago Martin-linked firm donated Rs 260 crore to DMK and AIADMK
A firm linked to lottery magnate Santiago Martin reportedly donated Rs 260 crore to both the DMK and AIADMK, drawing scrutiny of lottery-linked political fundin
News Today · +7 outlets
Former Texas Lottery director Gary Grief appears in court, given $10,000 bond
Former Texas Lottery Commission executive director Gary Grief returned to court and was released on a $10,000 bond.
Texas Scorecard · +1 outlets
Lagos gives telcos 30 days to verify gaming operators' licenses
Lagos authorities ordered MTN, Airtel, Globacom and T2 to verify gaming operator licenses within 30 days, tightening oversight of Nigeria's betting market.
Businessamlive · +14 outlets
Nagaland State Lottery Dear Horizon draw results published
Nagaland State Lottery results for the Oct. 17 Dear Morning and Evening draws were published, including the Dear Horizon Friday Rs 1 crore jackpot winner list.
The Sentinel · +8 outlets
Australian Powerball $100 million jackpot: lottery hotspots and Ballina winner
The Lott highlighted Australia's Powerball hotspots ahead of a $100 million jackpot and recounted a Ballina woman's $100 million win.
The Lott · +1 outlets
Sambad lottery: Nagaland Sunday 1 PM draw results for Oct. 18
The Sambad/Nagaland State Lottery Sunday 1 PM draw was covered with live updates and winner lists, including the Rs 1 crore first prize.
The Sunday Guardian · +9 outlets
Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-67 draw postponed due to Onam 2026
The Kerala lottery's Dhanalekshmi DL-67 draw was postponed because of Onam 2026, with a new draw date announced.
Goodreturns · +5 outlets
New Zealand Lotto Powerball rolls over to $12 million; two players win $500K each
New Zealand's Lotto Powerball jackpot rolled over to NZ$12 million after no top-tier winner, while two players each claimed NZ$500,000.
NZ Herald · +4 outlets
Kerala Lottery Onam Thiruvonam BR-111 bumper sales begin in 2026 chart
Kerala published its 2026 lottery chart, noting that Monsoon Bumper sales were followed by the Onam Thiruvonam BR-111 bumper series.
Goodreturns · +3 outlets
Powerball jackpot payouts vary by state, WGN explains
A WGN-TV explainer detailed how the same $600 million Powerball jackpot would pay out differently depending on state tax rules.
WGN-TV · +2 outlets
Ohio Lottery: Kent couple hits $15 million top prize on scratch-off
A Kent, Ohio couple claimed the $15 million top prize on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off game, with the winning retailer disclosed.
WKYC
Spain's National Lottery, Primitiva, Bonoloto and ONCE draw schedules for Oct. 17
Spanish lottery operators confirmed Saturday draw schedules and times for the National Lottery, Primitiva, Bonoloto and ONCE games.
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