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Self-Proclaimed Powerball Winner May Face Misdemeanor Charges

October 30, 2023October 27, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

In February, Jose Rivera from Altadena, California sued Edwin Castro, the winner of the massive $2.08 billion Powerball prize, claiming that he was not the rightful owner of the winning ticket.

Powerball Jackpot Swells to $100M for Upcoming Drawing

October 30, 2023October 24, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Less than two weeks have passed since a lucky winner from California hit the second-biggest jackpot from Powerball, a staggering $1.76 billion.

Jersey Cash 5 Winner Says He Will Pay off Debts and Buy a Truck

October 18, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Jackpocket, America’s leading lottery app, announced that three winners in New Jersey recently shared the $533,000 Jersey Cash 5 prize. As a result, each of the lucky players will get $177,685 back home. Two of these players had purchased their tickets via Jackpocket. Loyalty Rewarded Jackpocket interviewed Dustin, one of the winners, asking him how […]

Powerball Ticket Sold in California Wins $1.765B Jackpot

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Powerball jackpot lottery California — California’s Powerball lucky streak continued Wednesday night as a single ticket sold in Frazier Park claimed a $1.765 billion annuitized jackpot. The prize, the second-richest in Powerball and US lottery history, has a one-time cash value of approximately $774.1 million.

The Powerball drawing for Wednesday, Oct. 11, delivered a $1.765 billion jackpot win for a ticket sold in California. The prize is the second-largest in Powerball history, which launched in 1992. (Image: Powerball)

The Powerball jackpot had been climbing since it was last hit on July 19 when a ticket — also sold in California — won a $1.08 billion annuitized prize.

Powerball Players Put Odds and Reason Aside, as They Continue Jackpot Quest

October 12, 2023October 11, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Powerball jackpot lottery odds — Millions of Powerball players will anxiously await the five white balls and red Powerball during tonight’s drawing in hopes of becoming an instant multimillionaire. But the odds are very good that you, your friend, your neighbor, and everyone else you know who purchased a $2 ticket won’t win the game’s top prize.

Powerball players wait in line at Mr. C’s Liquor in San Pedro, Ca., on Jan. 12, 2016. The Powerball jackpot for tonight’s drawing is north of $1.73 billion. (Image: ABC News)

The odds of a ticket winning the Powerball jackpot are just one in 292.2 million. To put those unfathomable odds in perspective, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you have about a one-in-a-million chance of being struck by lightning at some point in your lifetime.

Lucky Texan Lottery Player Wins $360M Mega Millions Jackpot

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

A lucky Texan has grabbed the $360 million Mega Millions jackpot, becoming the recipient of the largest prize a Texas Lottery player has ever gotten.

Powerball Jackpot the Fourth-Largest Lottery Prize in US History, Here’s What To Do if You Win

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.55 billion, with a one-time cash option of $679.8 million.
A man walks by Lambert’s Market in Boston, with the $1.55 billion Powerball prize advertised on a digital display.