Biggest Lottery Winners: Mega Millions, Powerball, and National Lotteries

Mega Millions: A Record-Breaking Jackpot

Mega Millions holds the record for one of the largest lottery prizes ever awarded. On March 6, 2007, a ticket holder from New Jersey and another from Georgia shared an THABET astounding $390 million jackpot. This monumental win remains one of the most talked-about events in lottery history.

 

Powerball: The Largest Lottery Win

The largest lottery win on record belongs to Powerball. On February 18, 2006, eight co-workers from a Nebraska meat processing plant collectively purchased a single ticket that won them a staggering $365 million. This incredible story of teamwork and luck continues to inspire lottery players worldwide.

Italian SuperEnalotto: A Pub’s Lucky Night

In Italy, ten friends from a Milan bar decided to buy a joint ticket for the SuperEnalotto. On May 4, 2005, their ticket won them €71.8 million, the largest lottery prize in Italian history at the time. This win is a testament to the idea that sometimes the best ideas are born in pubs.

The Big Game (Now Mega Millions): Double Couple Win

On May 9, 2000, two couples, Larry and Nancy Ross from Michigan and Joe and Sue Kainz from Illinois, won a $363 million jackpot in The Big Game, now known as Mega Millions. This win significantly changed their lives, making them instant millionaires.

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