Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion.  Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million.

Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.

Texas Lottery generates $1.85 billion for state programs in first fiscal year under TDLR

Under TDLR management, the Texas Lottery generated $1.85 billion in FY 2026 for public education and veterans' services, marking its fifth-largest contribution in history.

4 Texas Lottery players win $5M in scratch ticket prizes

Four Texans are around $1 million richer after purchasing winning Texas Lottery scratch tickets at various convenience stores across the state. 

Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County

The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.

Lotto Texas $26.75M jackpot winner: Winning numbers, where ticket was sold

A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.

Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.

Texas Two Step ticket wins $1,825,000 jackpot

Check you ticket! Someone in Texas just won the $1,825,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion.  Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million.