UPDATE ALERT: The latest TOP 10 lottery jackpots in the US revealed, with video of top 5
/Here's an updated list of the top 10 jackpots in the US.
#1. $2.04 billion, 1 ticket, Powerball, Nov 7, 2022, CA
Won by Edwin Castro, who chose to remain private. The winning ticket was purchased at Joe's Service Center in Altadena. Castro opted for the lump sum payment of $997.6 million.
#2. $1.76 billion, 1 ticket, Powerball, Oct 11, 2023, CA
Not yet claimed. The winner can choose between a $1.765 billion annuity or a lump sum of $774.1 million. The lump sum would be reduced to $588.3 million after federal taxes, potentially dropping further to $487.7 million depending on income tax bracket.
#3. $1.6 billion, 1 ticket, Mega Millions, Aug 8, 2023, FLThe winner has not yet been disclosed. The annuity option or a lump sum of $794.2 million was available. This is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the second-largest lottery reward won by a single ticket holder in U.S. history.
#4. $1.586 billion, 3 tickets, Powerball, Jan 13, 2016, CA, FL, TN
Three winners split the jackpot, each getting either $528.8 million in annual payments or a one-time payment of $327.8 million.
#5. $1.53 billion, 1 ticket, Mega Millions, Oct 23, 2018, SC
The winner, who remained anonymous, had the choice of the $1.537 billion annuity or a cash payout of $878 million.
#6. $1.35 billion, 1 ticket, Mega Millions, Jan 13, 2023. ME
A single ticket in Maine won, offering a cash prize of $724.6 million, potentially reducing to $456 million after federal taxes.
#7. $1.33 billion, 1 ticket, Mega Millions, Jul 29, 2022
The winning ticket was purchased in Des Plaines, IL, at the Speedway gas station. Illinois law allows the winner to remain anonymous, and the winner has yet to come forward.
#8. $1.08 billion, 1 ticket, Powerball, July 19, 2023, CA
A ticket matching all 6 numbers was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in DTLA. The winner has not come forward, and it's unknown whether they'll opt for the $34 million annual payments or the lump sum of approximately $558.1 million before taxes.
#9. $1.05 billion, 1 ticket, Mega Millions, Jan 22, 2021, MI
A four-member lottery club in Detroit won and received $557 million after taxes, choosing the lump sum option.
#10. $768.4 million, 1 ticket, Powerball, Mar 27, 2019, WI
Manuel Franco won and claimed the cash option of approximately $477 million, netting just over $326 million after taxes.
