The Latest Breaking News from Powerball

As states look to generate more revenue in an inflationary economy, along with the risk of a recession, progressive governors like J.B. Pritzker of Illinois who advocate for progressive income taxes also support one of the most regressive taxes: lotteries. This sort of “taxation” increases revenue without the stigma associated…

Lottery winner Andrew Bramall from Pennsylvania won big on the Powerball but the lucky player watched more than a third of his winnings disappear before he had got anything

Ana Elizalde bought a Powerball lottery ticket in Michigan, US and gave to her husband to keep safe. However, she had completely forgotten the draw had taken place

The lottery raised a record $156m for the Golden State’s public school system, where Mr Castro himself said he was educated

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won’t run for president but will seek third term

The winner of November's record-high $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot will soon be revealed in California

LOS ANGELES — The name of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner will be made public Tuesday, three months after the prized ticket was sold at an Altadena gas station in November.

Here is a look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds Monday night to win an estimated $747m Powerball jackpot