When jackpots get to $1 billion, it's a lottery frenzy. Edwin Castro, Florida, Publix, California and Christmas have strong ...

The Powerball jackpot has surged to a headline-grabbing $1.25 billion, but the winner's bank balance will look very different once the tax math kicks in. After choosing between a reduced lump sum and ...

For millions of Americans, buying a lottery ticket is a small investment in a big dream. But let's face it: two games dominate the national stage. While Powerball and Mega Millions look similar at ...

Jackpot winners can receive the prize as an annuity (30 graduated payments over 29 years) or as a lump sum. According to ...

​The Florida Lottery has posted the winning numbers for the draws on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. If you bought tickets, now is a good time to check them. Below are the main results from that day.