Powerball climbs to $716 million after another drawing without a winner – here’s what the jackpot could really provide.
The Powerball jackpot has now exceeded $700 million, reaching a staggering $716 million after another drawing failed to produce a winner. However, the actual amount a winner might take home could be considerably less. The latest estimated cash option stands at about $307.2 million, but this follows a stretch of 32 draws without a jackpot […]
$167M Powerball winner taken into custody for the fifth time after celebrating winnings while intoxicated in a Walmart parking lot
A Kentucky man who won $167 million in the Powerball was arrested once again after being found intoxicated and asleep in a sports car. This marks his fifth arrest since he won the jackpot, according to various reports. James Farthing was taken into custody after a caller reported a white Ford Mustang obstructing an intersection […]
$1 billion Powerball winner in Quincy, Illinois remains unidentified
Lottery Mystery in Quincy, Illinois A gas station in Quincy, Illinois, is buzzing with curiosity after a significant Powerball ticket worth $1.04 billion was sold there on Wednesday night. The identity of the winner remains a mystery, sparking intrigue in this small town. John Marshall, the 47-year-old manager of the Hy-Vee Gas Fresh & Fast […]
Why the Illinois Powerball winner of the $1.04B jackpot might remain anonymous — and what their earnings would be after taxes
Illinois Powerball Winners Face Decisions Amidst Anonymity Laws In Illinois, those lucky enough to hold the winning ticket for a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot may be able to keep their identities private due to state regulations, but their actual take-home winnings will be considerably less than the announced prize. Against odds of 1 in 292.2 […]
Powerball expands internationally with its launch in the UK
Powerball Expands Internationally This week, the Powerball lottery is branching out in a significant way. For the first time, a winner could emerge from outside the U.S., which is kind of exciting, right? New Developments Earlier this month, Powerball announced that it would accept jackpot contributions from outside the United States, marking a unique event […]
Powerball ticket sales start on Tuesday in the United Kingdom
UK Powerball Ticket Sales Launching Soon Starting Tuesday, Powerball ticket sales will kick off in the UK, giving players across the Atlantic the opportunity to chase the same enormous jackpots that U.S. players experience, all while facing those same slim odds. This expansion was first revealed back in April, stemming from a partnership between the […]
$1.82 billion Powerball jackpot winner identified as brother of Arkansas mayor Terry Hartwick
Powerball Winner Linked to Arkansas Mayor The winner of the record-breaking $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot from Christmas Eve has been identified as Tracy Hartwick, the brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, who was under scrutiny for alleged assault earlier this year. Tracy Hartwick, whose brother is nearing the end of his third term […]
$167 million Powerball winner taken into custody for the fourth time since winning the lottery, accused of stealing cash in a burglary.
Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Arrest Again A 51-year-old man from Kentucky, who hit the jackpot with a $167.3 million Powerball prize less than a year ago, has been arrested for the fourth time since his win. James Shannon Farthing, alongside his mother, discovered that their April 26, 2025 victory was the largest lottery payout in […]
$167M Powerball winner revealed as a repeat offender, charged with stealing $12K in third arrest since winning the jackpot
Powerball Winner Arrested Following Home Invasion A man who suddenly went from a career criminal to a millionaire after winning $167.3 million in the Kentucky Powerball is now facing accusations of a head-scratching home invasion that involved only $12,000 in cash. This incident, which occurred over the weekend, has raised some eyebrows. James Farthing, 51, […]
Powerball jackpot increases after a ticket matches all but one number
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $126 million after a ticket in North Carolina got all but one number right, missing out on the grand prize by just a hair. The winning numbers drawn on Monday were 6, 19, 22, 28, 48, with the Powerball being 24. While the player in North Carolina didn’t snag […]