Mega Millions estimated jackpot nears $1 billion, at $910 million
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
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There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about one in 302.58 million.
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
After Monday's drawing ended without a winner, the Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1 billion, the third-largest prize in the game's history.
It would be the third-largest jackpot in the game's history and seventh-highest in U.S. lottery history.
The last time somebody won the Powerball jackpot was back on April 19, when a ticket purchased in Ohio matched all six numbers to bring home a $252.6 million prize.
The $476 million jackpot is the most ever won in New York, according to the New York Lottery.
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The jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $747 million.
The shop sold a $50,000 winner for Saturday's Powerball, and a $1 million winner for Friday's Mega Millions.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.
No one won the jackpot in Tuesday's drawing, but a $1 million ticket was sold in Manhattan.
Multi-State Lottery Association tweaked the Mega Millions lottery so it would generate large jackpots, one expert said.
One lucky winner purchased their ticket at a convenience store in Manhattan.
Lucky players have a shot at winning the fourth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history -- $785 million with a cash option of $395 million.
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
It was a remarkable moment last night for an even more remarkable jackpot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from New Yorkers.
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
Tonight's jackpot is now worth nearly $2 billion. CBS2's Christina Fan spoke with people who are dreaming big.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
The Powerball prize is its second-largest ever, officials said.
The jackpot has increased steadily since the last grand prize winner was announced on Aug. 3.
Grab your tickets. The winning numbers are 23, 45, 54, 35, 18, and the Powerball is 16. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
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Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
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It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
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We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
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Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
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