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Tonight brings with it this week's first National Lottery Lotto draw and one lucky winner could get their hands on a whopping £2m. It's a life-changing sum of cash, and having that much money land in your bank account is almost unimaginable.
You could immediately quit your job and start living your dream life. You could travel the world, pay off any debts, and give to friends and family, as well as some deserving causes.
There are multiple chances to win the Lotto as draws take place at 8pm every Saturday and Wednesday. There's also £500,000 to be won in the Thunderball draw, taking place at 8.15pm, meaning you have plenty of opportunities to claim a prize.
To play the Lotto game, choose six numbers from one to 59 or choose a lucky dip.
It costs £2 per play. As well as being in with a chance of winning serious cash, playing the Lotto also helps raise around £30m each week for UK good causes.
The ECHO will keep this page updated with the winning numbers when they are announced. Good luck!
Winning The National Lottery is a moment that can change the winner’s life forever. Whether it is a modest windfall or a multimillion-pound jackpot, Allwyn – the operator of The National Lottery – said they ensure every winner is guided through a "secure, supportive, and confidential process" so that they can start to enjoy their good fortune as quickly as possible.
From the moment a winning ticket is confirmed, Allwyn said a dedicated team of winners’ advisors steps in to provide or provide access to a whole range of emotional and practical services. This ranges from expert guidance to emotional support and access to professional financial advice.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: "Everyone dreams of that huge win when they buy their National Lottery ticket – and for those lucky enough to experience it, we’re here to make sure it’s a positive and secure journey. From financial advice to emotional support, our role is to help winners take control of their new future with confidence."
Read more here about what happens when you win the National Lottery.
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Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s New Jersey Pick 3 Evening  New Haven Register
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National Lottery results LIVE: Numbers for tonight’s £2m draw – Wednesday, October 8  Manchester Evening News
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached $1 billion 13 times in history, with the most recent win coming on Sept. 6, 2025, with a $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot.
Compared to previous years, it’s an interesting phenomenon, as 2023 saw four billion-dollar lottery jackpots, and there were three billion-dollar totals in 2024.
The previous billion-dollar lottery jackpot occurred during the 2024 holiday season. After three months of Mega Millions rollovers − from Sept. 13, 2024, a Friday the 13th, to Dec. 24, 2024, or Christmas Eve − the grand prize went from $20 million to a whopping $970 million. A Christmas Eve rollover led to the $1.22 billion Mega Millions drawing for Dec. 27, 2024. California resident Rosemary Casarotti collected the grand prize, according to California Lottery officials.
Who won the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history? Who have been Ohio’s biggest winners? Here are some things to know about Powerball winners, Mega Millions winners, those (other) billion-dollar drawings and a list from lowest total to highest.
Powerball made history on Jan. 11, 2016, the first time a lottery jackpot hit $1 billion. When no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the (Saturday) Jan. 9, 2016, drawing for $949 million, the Monday jackpot soared to $1.4 billion. (No one won that drawing either.)
Powerball made history again when three tickets matched all six numbers to win $1.586 billion in the (Wednesday) Jan. 13, 2016, drawing. The jackpot started Nov. 4, 2015, at $40 million. It had rolled over almost 30 times from Nov. 4, 2015, to Jan. 13, 2016, before three tickets from California, Tennessee and Florida claimed the grand prize.
But that wasn’t the largest jackpot ever, and the Sept. 6, 2025, Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion Powerball prize was the second-largest lottery jackpot of all time.
The largest jackpot won in Ohio came from Mega Millions.
Brian C. Mulhall claimed a $372 million prize in trust on Dec. 17, 2019, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The ticket was purchased at a Giant Eagle in Mentor.
The biggest Powerball win in Ohio came in June 2010, when an anonymous winner claimed the $261.6 million jackpot through a blind trust, according to Jackpot.com. The ticket was purchased at a carryout store in Sunbury. The winner opted for a lump sum, taking home $135 million before taxes.
A single ticket won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021, in Michigan. An Oakland County lottery club, the Wolverine FLL Club, made up of four members, came forward to claim the prize. Kurt Panouses, an Indialantic Florida-based attorney who represents lottery winners, represented the Wolverine FLL Club. The winning ticket was purchased from a Kroger grocery store in Novi, Michigan.
A single ticket was purchased in California for the July 19, 2023, Powerball drawing for $1.08 billion. The winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles, which received a $1 million bonus commission, according to California Lottery officials. Owner Nabor Herrera was not aware that he’d sold the winning ticket until he saw media gathered in front of his store, the morning after the drawing. Yanira Alvarez of California claimed the prize.
A single ticket was purchased in Neptune, New Jersey, for the March 26, 2024, Mega Millions drawing for $1.128 billion. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, finally came forward a day before Christmas Eve, or Dec. 23, 2024.
A single ticket in California purchased just after Christmas and Hanukkah and ahead of New Year’s Eve correctly matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the $1.22 billion Mega Millions drawing for Dec. 27, 2024.
Months later, the winner was revealed on St. Patrick’s Day 2025. Rosemary Casarotti of California officially collected her prize, which had ballooned to $1.269 billion after final ticket sales. Casarotti opted for the lump sum, valued at more than $571 million, less federal taxes. The ticket was sold at a Circle K in Cottonwood, California.
One ticket, three winners: A single ticket was purchased by Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Chao of Oregon for $1.326 billion Powerball prize on April 6, 2024.
A single ticket in Illinois won the July 29, 2022, Mega Millions drawing. Two people who wished to remain anonymous claimed the $1.337 billion jackpot.
A single ticket in Maine claimed the Jan. 13, 2023, Mega Millions drawing. The winner remains anonymous through a trust and accepted their winnings of $1.35 billion through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments LLC, according to a Feb. 22, 2023, story in USA TODAY.
A single ticket was purchased in South Carolina for the Oct. 23, 2018, Mega Millions drawing. The $1.537 billion winner was never revealed. Winners in South Carolina can remain anonymous.
A single ticket sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach, Florida, won the Mega Millions drawing for Aug. 8, 2023. The $1.58 billion winner claimed the prize on Sept. 25, 2023, and the Florida Lottery announced the winner — Saltines Holdings LLC of Miami — on Dec. 27, 2023. Their actual identity remains a mystery. In Florida, it is public record to know the identities of lottery winners and where the winning ticket was sold, but lottery experts have said there are ways to remain anonymous.
Three tickets purchased in California, Florida and Tennessee won the Jan. 13, 2016, Powerball drawing, splitting $1.586 billion.
In 2016, FLORIDA TODAY reported Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt bought their winning Powerball ticket at a Publix in Melbourne Beach. The couple waited until February 2016 to claim their share of the grand prize.
Six months after the drawing, Marvin and Mae Acosta of California claimed their Powerball winnings of $528.8 million, according to the California Lottery.
The Tennessee Lottery announced a family from Munford, Tennessee, was the third winner in the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. John and Lisa Robinson claimed their share of the jackpot — after making an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show with Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly to declare themselves the winners.
For the $1.73 billion Powerball prize for Oct. 11, 2023, Theodorus Struyck of California came forward to claim the ticket. California Lottery said he represented a group of winners. In California, a big jackpot winner must claim the ticket in person. It was purchased at Midway Market in California.
In just under three months, the Powerball lottery that started on June 2, 2025, at $20 million grew to an estimated $1.787 billion, for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. On Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, lottery officials announced this series crossed the billion-dollar mark.
A pair of tickets sold in Texas and Missouri won and split the jackpot.
The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November 2022. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine’s Day − Feb. 14, 2023.
Edwin Castro won the largest-ever lottery jackpot, and he opted for a lump sum of $997.6 million, just shy of $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.
It varies depending on the number of rollovers and ticket sales. Sometimes it’s just over two or three months of drawings.
Prizes for Ohio Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing.
As of Aug. 31, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.

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The cryptocurrency sector has entered mainstream financing at a faster pace than expected. Although there is no single, unified law regulating cryptocurrencies, both investors and companies are making significant bets on the sector’s growth potential. Retail investors can also take advantage of the potential boom in the sector by investing in companies that mine digital assets or in companies that simply buy them to strengthen their treasuries.

Using TipRanks’ tools, we have identified three stocks with “Strong Buy” ratings from analysts and meaningful upside potential over the next twelve months.
Strategy (MSTR) – Strategy is a AI-powered business intelligence software provider but it has shifted focus to becoming a Bitcoin (BTC-USD) Treasury company. Over the last three months, 12 Wall Street analysts covering MSTR stock rated it a Buy, while one analyst rated it a Sell. Together, their 12-month average Strategy price target indicates an upside of 71%. MSTR stock has gained 13.4% year-to-date.
Bit Digital (BTBT) – Bit Digital is a digital asset platform focused on Ethereum (ETH-USD). It operates one of the largest institutional Ethereum-staking infrastructures globally. Staking means using digital coins to help run and secure a blockchain network, earning rewards in return. Over the last three months, five Wall Street analysts covering BTBT stock have rated it a Buy, while one has rated it a Hold. Combined, their 12-month average Bit Digital price target indicates an upside of about 42%. Year-to-date, BTBT stock has surged 27.7%.
Riot Platforms (RIOT) – Riot Platforms is a leading bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company in North America. In the last three months, 15 Wall Street analysts covering RIOT stock have rated it a Buy and one analyst has rated it a Hold. Their 12-month average Riot Platforms price target indicates an upside of nearly 3%. Interestingly, RIOT stock has already surged more than 110% year-to-date.
View real-time prices of various cryptocurrencies, discover the latest developments in the sector, and research crypto-related stocks on TipRanks’ Cryptocurrency page.
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Why is the Pi Network (PI) Price Down Today?  CryptoPotato
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Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has introduced support for bitcoin deposits, expanding beyond previous options such as USDC, USDT, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana.
This move allows users to fund their accounts directly with bitcoin, aligning with the cryptocurrency’s recent surge to historic highs.
The update comes as bitcoin recently hit an all-time high above $126,000, with current trading levels around $124,300.
On Polymarket, 61% of users now predict that bitcoin will reach $130,000 in October, with total wagers on this outcome reaching $655,594.
For year-end 2025 forecasts, 84% of participants expect prices to hit $130,000, while 52% and 36% are betting on $140,000 and $150,000 targets, respectively.
Overall betting volume for these long-term predictions has surpassed $30.6 million.
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is reportedly in talks to acquire a $2 billion stake in Polymarket.
Such a deal could value the prediction platform between $8 billion and $10 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Previously, Polymarket secured investment from 1789 Capital, backed by Donald Trump Jr., and acquired the derivatives exchange QCEX for $112 million, gaining a CFTC license to operate in the United States.
Polymarket’s expansion comes after overcoming significant regulatory hurdles.
In 2022, the CFTC fined the platform $1.4 million for unregistered activities, and the Department of Justice later investigated the company before closing the case in 2025.
Despite these challenges, Polymarket has continued to grow, though it was temporarily displaced as the leading prediction market by Kalshi in September.
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Pi Coin has been trading sideways for several weeks, showing little momentum despite broader market activity. The altcoin’s consolidation phase now appears to be breaking down as market conditions deteriorate, pushing prices lower. 
Recent indicators suggest that the token could be heading toward a deeper correction if bearish sentiment persists.
Pi Coin’s correlation to Bitcoin has dropped to a negative 0.24, indicating that it is currently moving independently of the broader crypto market. This detachment is unfavorable, as Bitcoin’s recent gains have historically lifted smaller altcoins. Pi’s inability to follow this pattern highlights weakening investor confidence and diminished market participation.
This negative correlation also suggests that Pi Coin may struggle to capitalize on Bitcoin’s rally in the near term. Without a strong alignment with Bitcoin’s bullish cycle, Pi Coin risks further downside pressure as investor enthusiasm fades.
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From a technical standpoint, Pi Coin’s Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator was on the verge of a bullish crossover last week. Such a signal typically marks the beginning of a recovery phase after an extended downtrend. 
However, worsening market conditions disrupted this momentum, delaying the reversal and extending the token’s two-week bearish streak. The failed crossover highlights the fragile state of Pi Coin’s momentum. Instead of confirming an uptrend, the indicator now suggests continued weakness. 
At the time of writing, Pi Coin is trading at $0.239, just below the $0.240 threshold. The token has declined nearly 9% in the past 24 hours, reflecting growing selling pressure. Unless demand returns, Pi could continue to lose value in the coming days.
Based on current indicators, Pi Coin’s price could drop toward $0.200, with a possible retest of its all-time low (ATL) at $0.184—roughly 23% below current levels. Sustained bearish conditions would make this scenario increasingly likely.
Conversely, if the broader crypto market stabilizes, Pi Coin could stage a rebound. A move above $0.270 would invalidate the bearish outlook, paving the way for a recovery toward $0.286 and potentially higher levels.
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