In one well-known case, Andrew “Jack” Whittaker Jr. of West Virginia became an instant celebrity in 2002 when he won a lump sum of $113.4 million after taxes. It was the largest U.S. lottery jackpot ...

Amid a historic run, the Powerball jackpot continues to rise as the Saturday, Sept. 6, pot now stands at a staggering $1.80 billion.

National statistics reveal Massachusetts and Rhode Island spend the most money on lottery tickets in the country.

Lottery spending can generate a substantial amount of revenue in participating states. On average it accounts for about 1% of ...

With a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot in the balance, it seems half the nation is playing the lottery. And it turns out that ...

The Powerball jackpot has soared to the second-largest in U.S. history at $1.8 billion. Here's how to watch it.

With nearly $2 billion on the line, you might be able to try your luck without standing in line to buy a lottery ticket — ...

One of the reasons for the Powerball’s massive jackpot in Saturday’s drawing is something you wouldn’t expect – the ...

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.8 billion for Saturday's drawing, making it the second largest in the U.S. lottery ...

The next drawing will be Saturday night, with the prize expected to be the third-largest in U.S. lottery history.