Powerball jackpot climbs to $793M, 10th largest in game history, after no winner on Halloween
No ticket matched Saturday's numbers, pushing the annuity jackpot to an estimated $793 million for Monday's drawing, one of the largest Powerball prizes ever.
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $482M as Powerball and Mega Millions combine for $1.275B
The two national games are offering a combined $1.275 billion in prizes this week, with Mega Millions drawing slower sales as its jackpot nears half a billion d
Gambling News · +8 outlets
North Carolina sports betting handle tops $691M in September, revenue up 33%
North Carolina's September wagering and revenue figures put the state on pace for a record fall, with officials crediting a tax increase for the revenue gain.
InterGame Online · +3 outlets
Halloween Powerball drawing produces multiple seven-figure prizes across states
The Oct. 31 drawing awarded large secondary prizes, including a $2 million ticket in Cabarrus County, N.C., two Georgia tickets worth $1.05 million combined, an
Gambling News · +8 outlets
Sen. Tommy Tuberville signals openness to legalizing gambling in Alabama
The Alabama senator's comments add a federal voice to the state's long-running debate over legalizing gambling.
Betting News · +1 outlets
Calls grow for UK National Lottery to join gambling exclusion list after father's death
Advocates want the UK National Lottery covered by self-exclusion schemes following a gambling-related death, extending safer-gambling controls to lottery produc
Gambling News · +1 outlets
Illinois Lottery announces Veterans' Cash Grants recipients
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs named the recipients of lottery-funded cash grants for veterans.
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Three Maryland Lottery scratch-off players win $100,000 prizes
Maryland Lottery reported three $100,000 scratch-off winners in the week as the Powerball jackpot approached $800 million.
NottinghamMD.com · +14 outlets
Montana Millionaire lottery postponed after technical issues
Organizers delayed the Montana Millionaire drawing because of technical problems, without giving a new date.
Fairfield Sun Times · +9 outlets
Montana sports betting handle reaches $5.6M in September 2026
Montana's September sports wagering handle came in at $5.6 million, reflecting the state's small but steady market.
RG.org
Nigeria court jails teenager over $800 gift card fraud
A Lagos court sentenced an 18-year-old and ordered restitution in a case involving gift card fraud, part of Nigerian enforcement against online scam operations.
Business Post Nigeria · +7 outlets
Michigan man finds forgotten $1 million Powerball ticket in his wallet
The player nearly spent the winning ticket on a soda before realizing it was worth $1 million.
1077 WRKR · +8 outlets
Cabarrus County ticket wins $2 million in Halloween Powerball drawing
A North Carolina ticket scored a $2 million Powerball prize in the Oct. 31 drawing.
NC Education Lottery · +13 outlets
North Carolina launches NASCAR-themed Powerball promotion with $1 million prize
The NC Education Lottery promotion gives one Carolinian a 1-in-4 chance at a $1 million prize tied to NASCAR.
NC Education Lottery · +2 outlets
Boston car wash sells winning Powerball ticket in Halloween drawing
A Powerball ticket bought at a Boston car wash produced a prize in the Oct. 31 drawing.
MassLive · +2 outlets
Louisiana lottery confirms major Powerball win from Saturday drawing
Louisiana officials confirmed a significant Powerball prize from the Oct. 31 drawing.
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Two Georgia Powerball tickets win combined $1.05 million
Two Georgia players won Powerball prizes totaling $1.05 million in a recent drawing.
FOX 5 Atlanta
Pennsylvania Wawa sells $150K-winning Powerball ticket on Halloween
Retailers in Pennsylvania and New York sold secondary Powerball prizes, including a $150,000 ticket at a Wawa and $50,000 winners at smoke and discount shops.
PennLive.com