Those Billion-Dollar Lottery 'Jackpots' Aren't Even Half That Big

Before seeing a penny of the billion-dollar jackpot, the Mega Millions winner will pay a sizable chunk in taxes There's a mandatory 24

Powerball gave out its largest-ever grand prize in 2022 when the jackpot reached $ billion In 2016, someone won the second-largest jackpot

billion slot A Powerball lottery sign along a freeway displays the latest billion dollar prize in San Diego, California, , April 2, 2024 REUTERS

billionaire lottery winner Friday night's Powerball jackpot is just shy of $1 billion - coming in at $985 million, with a $ million cash option