Historic Lottery Winnings: Biggest Jackpots Ever Won in the U.S.

$2.04 Billion Powerball (2022) – The largest jackpot ever won, claimed by a single ticket in California.

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$1.586 Billion Powerball (2016) – A historic win split between three lucky ticket holders in California, Florida, and Tennessee.

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$1.537 Billion Mega Millions (2018) – A single winner from South Carolina claimed this massive prize.

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$1.337 Billion Mega Millions (2023) – The winning ticket was sold in Illinois.

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$1.05 Billion Powerball (2023) – A single winner from Maine hit the jackpot with this enormous payout.

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$758.7 Million Powerball (2017) – The largest single-ticket jackpot ever won in U.S. history, claimed by a player in Massachusetts.

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$656 Million Mega Millions (2012) – Three winners from Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland split this life-changing amount.

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$648 Million Mega Millions (2013) – Two winners from California and Georgia shared the jackpot.

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