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One of the biggest prizes in Powerball history could be yours in just a few short hours.
The jackpot, which stands at a record-breaking $820 million, has increased by some $45 million since the Wednesday night drawing.
Its estimated cash value is $383.5 million (before taxes), which can be paid out as a one-time, cash lump sum, or in annuity payments over 29 years. Either way, players are in for one sweet holiday if the prize is won.
A jackpot of a similar magnitude was last won in September, when players in Missouri and Texas split the $1.787 billion jackpot, the second-largest prize ever.
With so much cash up for grabs, you might be wondering what some of the biggest prizes have been and where they’ve been won. Here are the top 10.
Here’s how the biggest jackpot prizes in Powerball history stack up:
Playing the Powerball is simple:
Players may also add “Power Play,” a $1 feature that increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes. The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.
If you’re not feeling particularly lucky, or simply want the computer to do the work for you, the “Quick Pick” option is available. All of the numbers selected with the “Quick Pick” option are computer-generated.
Players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball to win the jackpot. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will continue to tick up.
Gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores all sell lottery tickets. Some airport terminals may sell tickets, too.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket, and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. USA Today Co., Inc may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ, and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visitjackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY
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PHOENIX — Someone who bought a lottery ticket in the Valley has just won over $300,000 after Wednesday’s drawing. 
The Arizona Lottery announced that a Fantasy 5 ticket bought at a Fry’s store near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road in Laveen is now worth $368,000.
The winning numbers on Dec. 3 were 3, 18, 35, 39 and 41. The jackpot is now estimated to be $50,000 and the next drawing is scheduled for Dec. 4.
More winning numbers can be found here.
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How big is Maricopa County?
Maricopa County is the United States’ 4th largest county in terms of population with 4,485,414 people, according to the 2020 Census.
The county contains around 63% of Arizona’s population and is 9,224 square miles. That makes the county larger than seven U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire).
One of the largest park systems in the nation is also located in Maricopa County. The county has an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks that includes hundreds of miles of trails, nature centers and campgrounds.
The county’s seat is located in Phoenix, which is also the state capital and the census-designated 5th most populous city in the United States.
The county was named after the Maricopa, or Piipaash, Native American Tribe.
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COPPERAS COVE, Texas – A resident of Copperas Cove has claimed a top-prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game 500X, lottery officials announced Thursday.
What we know:
The winning ticket was purchased at Star Mart 15, located at 1903 N. 1st St., in Copperas Cove. The claimant chose to remain anonymous.
This was the 12th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in the 500X scratch ticket game. The game offers more than $229 million in total prizes, with overall odds of winning any prize, including break-even prizes, listed at one in 3.36.
The Texas Lottery’s functions and activities are administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Since the first ticket was sold in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $41.5 billion in revenue for the state and distributed over $93.5 billion in prizes to players.
Since 1997, the lottery has contributed more than $35.5 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas. Additionally, certain revenues benefit state programs, including the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, with the Texas Lottery having contributed more than $279 million to veterans' programs since 2009.
The Texas Lottery offers various games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto Texas. Players must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or enter a promotional second-chance drawing.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Texas Lottery.
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The Lotto winning numbers could secure a lucky National Lottery player the £8.6 million jackpot tonight (December 3.)
The hefty prize comes in a quadruple rollover that’s free to enter on the National Lottery website.
The game closes at 19:40, so make sure to get your ticket before then if you wish to enter.
You can also enter the £500,000 Thunderball for £1 tonight. 
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This live blog is now closed. Thank you for following our coverage of tonight’s Lotto and Thunderball draw.
Here is how to claim any winnings if you played in-store:
Prizes of £100 or less can be claimed at your local National Lottery retailer.
Anything between £100.01 and £500 can also be claimed from some National Lottery retailers.
For prizes between £500.01 and £50,000 you can start your claim online. You will need your ticket to hand.
For anything over £50,000 it is the same as claiming if you played online. You will need to call to confirm your winnings and then National Lottery will arrange a date and time for you to claim your prize.
Congratulations to anyone that has won tonight. If you were lucky enough to bag some winnings tonight, here is how to claim if you played online:
Anything up to £500 will be paid directly into your National Lottery account.
Prizes between £500.01 up to £30,000 can be claimed online by confirming the card linked to the account. It must be done before 11pm on the last day of the claim period.
Instructions will appear in the ‘My messages’ area of your account.
If you’ve won £30,000.01 up to £50,000 you will need to call National Lottery during their opening hours and the claim period for your prize which will be paid by cheque.
Anything over £50,000 must be claimed in person during the claim period. You must first call so your win can be registered and then a date and time will be arranged for you to claim your prize.
*If you paid by Direct Debit, all prizes up to and including £50,000 will be deposited straight into your account. Payment may take between 3-5 working days.
The claim period is 180 days from the draw.
Winning numbers: 04, 06, 09, 21, 32
Thunderball: 07
The Thunderball draw will be taking place in 5 minutes, where players get another chance to win big.
And the result are out.
Winning numbers: 06, 13, 19, 48, 57, 58
Bonus ball: 01
In just 15 minutes players will be able to know whether or not they’ve won big tonight.
Players can no longer buy tickets for tonight’s draw, which will take place in 20 minutes.
However, you can purchase tickets for the next draw which will take place on Saturday, December 6.
The Thunderball draw will be taking place in an hour where players could be in with a chance to win £500,000.
The one hour countdown to the draw begins.
Make sure to be here at 8pm to find out tonight’s winning numbers.
Did you know that since 1994, more than 7,000 people have become millionaires from the National Lottery?
Could you join the list?
The last Lotto draw took place on Saturday, November 29.
The winning numbers: 02 06 09 16 38 48
Bonus ball: 46
You also have just under an hour to get your Thunderball tickets sorted for tonight’s draw which will take place at 8:15pm, after the Lotto draw.
You have just one hour if you want to try and win some money from tonight’s draw. Players can also play online on the National Lottery official website.
Lotto players are in with a chance to win big tonight. Here are all the winnings:
Two main numbers will give you a Free Lucky Dip
Three main numbers earn you £30
Four main numbers give you £140
Five main numbers amount to a huge £1,750
Five main numbers plus the Bonus ball (bb) is a whopping £1,000,000
Six main numbers, you’ll go home with the jackpot, which is £8.6 million tonight.
Pick 5 main numbers from 1-39 and one Thunderball from 1-14. Alternatively you can also go with a Lucky Dip for randomly selected numbers.
You can play up to seven lines of numbers, each costing £1, on each slip and buy up to 10 slips at the same time.
A Thunderball draw takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 
Pick 6 numbers from 1-59, or you can opt for a Lucky Dip, which will randomly select the numbers for you.
Choose how many lines of numbers you want to play on each slip. You can play up to seven lines, which costs £2 each, and buy up to 10 slips at a time.
An extra £500,000 is also up for grabs in tonight’s Thunderball, which you can play for £1.
Welcome to our live blog for tonight’s a huge £8.6 million is up for grabs.
Stay tuned to find out the winning numbers when they are drawn at 8:00pm tonight.
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 2, 2025, results for each game:
17-25-26-53-60, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 0-7-4
Evening: 8-2-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 1-2-6-0
Evening: 3-1-7-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 03-04-06-07-08-10-11-12-14-17-21
Evening: 02-05-07-08-10-11-12-13-18-19-20
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
04-05-06-09-11
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
04-26-31-33-34-38, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
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No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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