No $1 billion Powerball, Mega Millions jackpot so far in 2026. Here's why

Since 2021, there's been at least one Mega Millions or Powerball lottery that reached $1 billion every year. 2023 saw 4 jackpots with that total.
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Powerball jackpot at $1.7 billion: What day, time is next drawing?

The Powerball jackpot would be a nice early Christmas gift if someone wins it in the next drawing Wednesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve. No one matched the winning numbers Monday, Dec. 22 — 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and Powerball 7 — and the jackpot is now ...

California player wins six-figure Powerball prize. Where was lucky ticket sold?

California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners. The lucky $560,000 ticket was sold at a Chevron station at 8296 Laguna Blvd. in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento, lottery officials said.