Lottery winner! NYC resident claims $2 million Powerball prize

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Since there was no winning over the weekend’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot rose from $750 million to $800 million, while the Mega Millions jackpot went from $977 million to $1.1 billion. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green spoke to New Yorkers trying their luck for the big prizes.

NEW YORK CITY - NYC has another multimillionaire!

An Army veteran from New York City won a $2 million Powerball prize from a ticket purchased online at Jackpot.com, lottery officials announced.

The man's ticket matched all five Powerball white balls from the Aug. 5 drawing, even winning an extra $1 million – thanks to the Power Play feature. The numbers were 29, 42, 44, 51, and 54. The Powerball was 12.

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Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday jackpot of $582 million

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Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday jackpot of $582 million

Here are the Mega Millions jackpot winning numbers for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

"We are thrilled to congratulate the winner on his incredible $2 million win—the biggest to date in New York through our platform! This monumental win not only highlights the excitement of the lottery but also the ease and convenience our service provides," Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com, said.

What are the odds of winning the jackpot?

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot, no matter the size, stand at about 1 in 302.6 million.

‘The Lottery Curse’: Expert advice on the slim chance you do win the lottery

Margaret Corozzo, asset protection attorney and author of the book "Love and Money", has dealt with lottery winners in the past. Here is her advice.

There’s a long list of rare events that are more likely than winning the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot – you have more of a chance of becoming the president of the United States.

A common comparison is the odds of getting struck by lightning once in your lifetime, which stand at about one in 15,300.

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