Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot
There was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois, according to megamillions.com.
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Mega Millions numbers drawn then website crashes
If you were having trouble checking your Mega Millions ticket, you're not alone. The website has been crashing ever since Friday night's drawing. (7-29-22)
Mega Millions website crashes after winning numbers revealed
The drawing for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history took place Friday night. The winning numbers were ...
Mega Millions fever draws crowds to lucky San Jose liquor store
People lined up by the dozens to buy their Mega Millions tickets from a South Bay store they hope will bring them luck ahead of Friday night's $1.2 billion drawing.
Lottery-lucky San Jose liquor store draws crowd with Mega Millions fever
When it comes to lottery luck, Ernie's Liquors definitely has it. The store sold a half billion dollar winning ticket four years ago. Len Ramirez reports. (7-29-22)
High-profile $1 billion Mega Millions prize leads to increase in lottery scams
Kristine Lazar reports on the increasing number of lottery scammers trying to capitalize on surge in interest due to large Mega Millions jackpot (7-29-2022)
Mega Millions $1.1B jackpot lures hopefuls to "lucky" California store
With the Mega Millions prize now topping $1 billion, customers were lining up at the Chino Hills store, hoping that lightning will strike twice.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.025 billion
The winning numbers for the $830 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot are in. One ticket matching five numbers was sold in Baker, California worth $2.9 million.
Raising Cane's CEO says he bought 50,000 Mega Millions tickets for employees
Todd Graves promised to split the prize, which as of Monday had risen to $810 million, with all of his employees if any of the tickets win the jackpot.
Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $660 million jackpot
Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was for a pot of gold of at least $660 million, according to lottery officials.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $530M after no Friday winner
The Mega Millions jackpot is projected to grow to $530 million after there was no winner in Friday night's lottery drawing
Update: Winning Ticket for $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Sold in Michigan
One winning ticket has been sold Michigan for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Winning Numbers Announced In Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated $850 Million
With the third largest jackpot in lottery history on the line Tuesday night, Bay Area residents are grabbing Mega Millions tickets in the hopes of hitting it big.
UPDATE: No Winner For Saturday's Powerball Drawing; Jackpot Estimated To Grow To $730 Million
No players got lucky with Saturday night's drawing for a $640 million Powerball prize, according to lottery officials.
'I'd Pay Off My Mom's House'; Mega-Jackpots Fueling Lottery Fever Across San Francisco Bay Area
There was no winner in Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot drawing, propelling the top prize in Tuesday's drawing to a staggering $850 million. Now, the attention turns to Saturday night's Powerball drawing with an estimated jackpot of $640 million.
Winning Numbers Announced For $750 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Lottery officials have announced the winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions jackpot worth $750 million.
Powerball Ticket Worth $2.76 Million Sold In San Jose; Mega Millions Prize Hits $750 Million
While no one won the big prize in the Powerball lottery drawing Wednesday evening, those who bought tickets in the South Bay are advised to check their numbers.
Two Jackpots Worth Nearly $1.2 Billion Have Bay Area In Grips Of Lottery Fever
The Bay Area found itself in the grips of lottery fever Tuesday with more than a billion dollars up for grabs in separate games over the next two nights.
Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $2.3M Bought At Brentwood Gas Station
A Mega Millions lottery ticket purchased at a gas station in Brentwood for Tuesday's drawing is now worth more than $2.3 million, California Lottery officials said.
No Bay Area Winners Of $425 Million New Year's Day Mega Millions Jackpot
There were no Bay Area winners in the New Year's Day Mega Millions drawing. The sole lucky winner bought their ticket in New York.
Lottery Dreamers Converge on South Bay Liquor Store
In San Jose, where several players have turned into lucky winners in the last few years, people lined up at Ernie's liquor store to buy tickets.
In Record Mega Millions Drawing, San Francisco Ticket Matches 5 Of 6
While the winning ticket of Tuesday's record $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in South Carolina, a ticket matching five out of six numbers was sold in San Francisco.
First Winning Mega Millions Ticket Surfaces In South Carolina
A least one winning ticket for the massive $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in South Carolina, according to that state's official lottery website.
Mega Millions Frenzy At A Fever Pitch Ahead Of Tuesday Night Drawing
With the jackpot rising to a record $1.6 billion for Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, lottery fever has swept the state and the nation.
$1.6 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Sends Lottery Fever To A Boiling Point
Lottery fever has been building all week but with no one taking home Friday's billion dollar prize the jackpot is expected to climb to a mind-blowing $1.6 billion.
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2 killed in Sunday violence in East Oakland
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