The U.S. lottery has seen some historic payouts in recent years, with multiple prizes exceeding $1 billion. As the Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $1 billion for Saturday’s drawing, here is a look at the ten largest U.S. lottery wins and the locations where the winning tickets were purchased.
Top 10 Largest U.S. Lottery Jackpots
1. $2.04 billion – Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022
The largest jackpot in U.S. history was claimed with a ticket sold at a gas station near Los Angeles, California.
2. $1.787 billion – Powerball, Sept. 6, 2025
Two winning tickets split this record-setting prize, sold in Missouri and Texas.
3. $1.765 billion – Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023
A single ticket sold at a small liquor store in a remote California mountain town secured this massive win.
4. $1.602 billion – Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023
This Mega Millions jackpot was won with a ticket purchased at a Neptune Beach, Florida, supermarket.
5. $1.586 billion – Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016
Three tickets shared this prize, sold across Los Angeles, California; Florida; and Tennessee.
6. $1.537 billion – Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018
A single winning ticket from a South Carolina convenience store claimed this historic payout.
7. $1.348 billion – Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023
The winning ticket for this jackpot was purchased at a gas station in Maine.
8. $1.337 billion – Mega Millions, July 29, 2022
A gas station near Chicago, Illinois, sold the ticket that won this multi-billion-dollar prize.
9. $1.326 billion – Powerball, April 7, 2024
A convenience store in Oregon was the site of this enormous Powerball win.
10. $1.269 billion – Mega Millions, Dec. 27, 2024
Northern California claimed this top-tier jackpot with a ticket sold at a local gas station.
Lottery Trends and Insights
Billion-dollar jackpots have become increasingly common since 2016, fueled by rising ticket sales and the growing popularity of Powerball and Mega Millions. While these massive prizes capture headlines, they are statistically rare, with odds of winning often exceeding one in hundreds of millions.
Retail locations that sold winning tickets vary widely, from small-town liquor stores to busy urban gas stations. Some jackpots were split among multiple winners, while others were claimed by a single ticket holder, dramatically transforming lives overnight.
Experts note that while the appeal of massive jackpots draws attention, responsible play is essential, as most participants will never win these extraordinary sums.
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