10 biggest lottery winnings in US history

Powerball drawing on January 13, 2016, for $1.586 billion; three winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee.

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Mega Millions jackpot of $1.537 billion, won on October 23, 2018, in South Carolina.

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Mega Millions prize of $1.348 billion, won on January 13, 2023 in Maine.

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Mega Millions jackpot of $1.337 billion, won on July 29, 2022 in Illinois.

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Mega Millions jackpot of $1.05 billion, won on January 22, 2021 in Michigan.

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Powerball jackpot of $768.4 million, won on March 27, 2019, in Wisconsin.

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Powerball prize of $758.7 million, won in Massachusetts on August 23, 2017.

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Maryland won the $730 million Powerball jackpot on January 20, 2021.

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Powerball prize of $699.8 million, won on October 4, 2021 in California.

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