When it comes to the lottery, it's been a good year so far for Uncle Sam. Winners of Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots — worth an advertised $2.9 billion in all — have collectively paid roughly ...

One person is a whole lot richer after finally claiming the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot.

The estimated jackpot is $274 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $197.7 million. If there is no jackpot winner, the top prize will grow larger for the next drawing. Powerball is ...

The estimated jackpot is $113 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $80 million. If there is no jackpot winner, the top prize will grow larger for the next drawing. Powerball is ...