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United States lottery records

The biggest US lottery jackpots on record. Powerball's US$2.04B (2022) and Mega Millions' US$1.6B+ all-time records sit at the top — ranked alongside every smaller draw we've indexed.

Ranks every US draw in our database by Division 1 prize amount across Powerball and Mega Millions.

Headline figures are advertised annuity values (30-year structured payout). The cash option is typically about 50% of the annuity. Mega Millions matrix changed 2025-04-08 — earlier draws used 5-of-70 + 1-of-25 with $20M starts; the current matrix is 5-of-70 + 1-of-24 with $50M starts and a built-in 2x–10x multiplier.

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Cross-country verified records live in the editorial Biggest Jackpots of All Time page. Numbers are unofficial — always confirm with the operating lottery before claiming any prize.