The Biggest Lottery Jackpots in US History

The American lottery has produced some truly staggering jackpots. Here are the biggest wins in US history. 1. $2.04 Billion — Powerball (November 7, 2022) Won by a single ticket in Altadena, California. This is the largest lottery jackpot in world history. The winner chose the lump sum of approximately $997.6 million. 2. $1.602 Billion — Mega Millions (August 8, 2023) Won by a single ticket in Neptune Beach, Florida. The winner chose to remain anonymous under Florida law. 3. $1.586 Billion — Powerball (January 13, 2016) Split among three winning tickets in California, Florida, and Tennessee. This was the first US lottery prize to exceed $1.5 billion. 4. $1.537 Billion — Mega Millions (October 23, 2018) Won by a single ticket in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The winner waited nearly three months to claim and chose to remain anonymous. 5. $1.348 Billion — Mega Millions (January 13, 2023) Won by a single ticket in Lebanon, Maine. The winner chose the lump sum option. 6. $1.337 Billion — Mega Millions (July 29, 2022) Won by a single ticket in Des Plaines, Illinois. 7. $1.08 Billion — Powerball (July 19, 2023) Won by a single ticket in Los Angeles, California. 8. $842.4 Million — Powerball (January 1, 2024) Won by a single ticket in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A New Year's Day win. Key Takeaway Jackpots have grown dramatically over the years due to rule changes that made winning harder (more numbers to choose from), which leads to more rollovers and bigger prizes. The trend suggests we will see even larger jackpots in the future. Track current jackpots on our homepage and never miss a massive drawing.