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What was the biggest Powerball jackpot ever?
The biggest Powerball jackpot in history was won in January 2016.
The prize money – a whopping $1.586billion – was split between three winners, one in California, one in Florida, and one in Tennessee.
Lottery officials warned that users reported posts in the past that indicated Powerball was giving away prize money on the social media platform.
“These notices are false and fraudulent. Lotteries do not contact prize winners through Facebook, unless you specifically entered an official lottery promotion or contest,” the lottery website says.
IRS and lottery winnings
The state you won your prize in will be required to notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if you won over $600.
When did Powerball drawings begin?
It set a world record jackpot of $1.586billion in January 2016.
The record prize was shared by winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee.
How to play Mega Millions
You win the Mega Millions jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.
Players pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) – or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
The nine ways to win a prize in Mega Millions are listed on the lottery website.
Prizes range from the jackpot down to $2.
Where can I play Mega Millions?
Tickets are available from lottery retailers in 45 states, plus Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
Is there a Mega Millions app?
There is no official mobile app for the Mega Millions game since it is sold by individual lotteries.
Most state lotteries have their own apps, which typically contain information about the games they offer, including Mega Millions.
Some apps also notify users of winning numbers and contain other tools.
How Powerball and Multipliers work
The Powerball website explains: “The Powerball jackpot grows until it is won. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69; and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.”
“Players can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times with the Power Play® option for an additional $1 per play.”
