Here are more details on the top 5 jackpots:
#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, FL
The 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.
