A Powerball ticket sold in Stamford has won $150,000 in the July 28 drawing, Connecticut Lottery officials announced.

A man in Massachusetts claimed two prizes collectively worth $2 million after his two tickets won money in the same Powerball drawing earlier this month.

The Oregon Lottery Commission will consider proposed rules Friday that aim to crack down on questionable ticket sale practices, protect the integrity of its games, and safeguard its ability to sell and profit from Mega Millions and Powerball. The rules, which are subject to a public comment period before a formal vote this fall, would:

With three drawings held each week, the Powerball lottery is more popular than ever! Countless Americans eagerly wait every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday to hear if they have the lucky ticket that could mean millions or even billions in prize money.

Lottery sales ended fiscal year 2025 down about 3% and the estimated profit it generated was 8% lower than the year before, while players enjoyed the highest prize payout percentage on record.

The grocery store and the Publix supermarket that split one jackpot are only 2 miles apart. Winning was a gas for the Broward player.

With only one jackpot topping $1 billion in Powerball and Mega Millions in the last year, this game is what's saving Massachusetts State Lottery sales.