Mega Millions, March Madness Odds Stacked Against You
It's right there for the taking - a billion dollar bracket contest for March Madness and a Mega Millions jackpot worth $400 million.
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It's right there for the taking - a billion dollar bracket contest for March Madness and a Mega Millions jackpot worth $400 million.
Mt. Washington is buzzing with people wondering who is their big winner.
Gov. Tom Corbett is ending his pursuit of the operator of the British national lottery to run the Pennsylvania Lottery in a privatization deal promising $34 billion in profits over the next 20 years.
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $636 million on Tuesday, making it the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
The Mega Millions jackpot will top $400 million this Friday.
You buy a lottery scratch-off ticket and dream of winning. Shaun Heckmann won $1,000 more than a year ago; but then this week, he received a call.
It's that time of year again for the Pennsylvania Lottery Millionaire Raffle!
Someone in our area is about to be $1 million richer. A winning Cash 5 lottery ticket was sold in Washington County, and now everyone is waiting to find out who is holding that golden ticket.
The Mega Millions lottery game is about to change its rules, so it can offer bigger jackpots and better overall odds.
It has been a long time coming. Pirates fans have been waiting for decades for the shot to buy playoff tickets.
Dreaming of a life of luxury?
Find out if you're a millionaire!
If you haven't bought your Pennsylvania Lottery Millionaire Raffle ticket yet, you don't have much time.
Billboards around the state keep track of how many tickets are left.
One of the two Lottery Cash 5 Jackpot tickets was sold locally.
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
People lined up at supermarkets and convenience stores Saturday to get their Powerball tickets.
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $600 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket.
Powerball fever is spreading and tonight's jackpot is one of the biggest ever at $360 million, but what are your odds of actually winning.
Two people in Allegheny County are sitting on winning lottery tickets.
How would you like a chance to hit it rich every day this year?
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is rejecting Gov. Tom Corbett's contract to hire a British firm to manage the $3.5 billion Pennsylvania Lottery.
When lottery games reach big jackpots, it's usually tens of millions of dollars in games like Mega Millions or Powerball, not jackpots around $2 million.
Here's a recap of the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News, in case you missed anything.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. Passengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. Passengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
How do you plan a big family getaway that keeps the peace and the fun?
Here's why Pittsburgh's biggest surprises next week may not be happening on a screen or on the field.
Caliente talks about the special pizza it created for the NFL draft.
Daisy Jade is learning about the Women Who Rock Experience at the NFL draft.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, today’s Taste It Tuesday treat was made for us by Ron Smiley!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
For the first time since 2022, the Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what you need to know.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. Passengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides.
Penguins fans battled the weather on Saturday to watch Game 1 against the Flyers.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
Kennywood opened for the season on Saturday, as the Phantom's Revenge turns 25 years old this year.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
