Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach a combined $1.275 billion

There were no winners once again in the latest Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots with the combined jackpots now an estimated $1.275 billion.  

Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.

Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot

Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.

Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.

Powerball ticket worth $37,000 sold in California

A Powerball ticket sold in San Gabriel won $37,339 after falling one number short of the $544 million jackpot on July 20.

Florida cashier stole elderly man’s winning lottery ticket, deputies say

A Florida woman landed behind bars after allegedly pocketing a winning lottery ticket that belonged to an elderly man who hit it big after playing the same numbers every day.

Powerball ticket worth $115,000 sold in California

As the nation awaits the winner of the Powerball lottery jackpot winner, a ticket worth about $115,000 was sold in California.

Lottery ticket sales soar - See how much players won in your state

They say "you gotta be in it to win it" – and, more and more, people are in it. The question then becomes where are they winning it.