Here are the 10 biggest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots won in US lottery history:
Powerball Jackpots:
$1.586 billion - January 13, 2016: This historic jackpot was split between three winners from California, Florida, and Tennessee.
$768.4 million - March 27, 2019: A single ticket holder from Wisconsin claimed this impressive prize.
$758.7 million - August 23, 2017: One lucky ticket holder from Massachusetts won this massive jackpot.
$731.1 million - January 20, 2021: This prize was won by a single ticket holder from Maryland.
$687.8 million - October 27, 2018: Two winning tickets, one from Iowa and one from New York, shared this jackpot.
Mega Millions Jackpots:
$1.537 billion - October 23, 2018: A single ticket purchased in South Carolina won this record-breaking jackpot.
$1.05 billion - January 22, 2021: One ticket holder from Michigan claimed this substantial prize.
$656 million - March 30, 2012: This massive jackpot was split between three winners from Maryland, Illinois, and Kansas.
$648 million - December 17, 2013: Two winning tickets, one from California and one from Georgia, shared this significant prize.
$543 million - July 24, 2018: A single ticket holder from California won this substantial jackpot.
These enormous jackpots have brought life-changing wealth to fortunate individuals across the United States. They serve as a testament to the excitement and anticipation that lottery games like Powerball and Mega Millions generate, capturing the imaginations of millions as they dream of their own lottery success.