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Powerball hit $1.8B, second-highest jackpot ever, with winners in Missouri and Texas. The game is a US-wide lottery run by MUSL.

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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.8B

The Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.8 billion after over 40 consecutive draws without a winner since May 31. The odds of winning remain extremely low at 1 in 292.2 million, with most winners choosing a cash payout of approximately $826 million. The game is offered in 45 states and territories.

Powerball Jackpot Won by Missouri and Texas

Two winners in Missouri and Texas split a $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history. The Missouri ticket was purchased in Fredericksburg, Texas, at Bigs Gas Station. Both winners will choose between an annuity or lump sum, with anonymity laws protecting their identities. The jackpot ended a three-month streak of no winners.

Big Wins on Small Bets

Multiple lottery winners in the US and UK have claimed large jackpots, including a $1 million scratch-off in Connecticut, a $200,000 North Carolina prize, and unclaimed UK jackpots totaling over £12 million. Some winners share their stories, highlighting the role of luck and small bets in life-changing wins.

EuroMillions Jackpot Won by French Player

A French ticket holder has claimed a €179 million (£157 million) EuroMillions jackpot, one of the year's largest. The winning numbers were 5, 29, 33, 39, 42, with Lucky Stars 3 and 9. The winner has not yet come forward. The next jackpot is €105 million, with other UK winners also announced.