These are the 10 biggest lottery jackpots in US history, ranked by advertised annuity value. Every amount, date and winning state below has been verified against the official jackpot records on powerball.com and megamillions.com. Amounts shown are the advertised annuity values, not the lump-sum cash options.
Top 10 Biggest US Lottery Jackpots Ever
- $2.040 billion — Powerball — 7 November 2022 — California
- $1.817 billion — Powerball — 24 December 2025 — Arkansas
- $1.787 billion — Powerball — 6 September 2025 — Missouri, Texas
- $1.765 billion — Powerball — 11 October 2023 — California
- $1.602 billion — Mega Millions — 8 August 2023 — Florida
- $1.586 billion — Powerball — 13 January 2016 — California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.537 billion — Mega Millions — 23 October 2018 — South Carolina
- $1.348 billion — Mega Millions — 13 January 2023 — Maine
- $1.337 billion — Mega Millions — 29 July 2022 — Illinois
- $1.326 billion — Powerball — 6 April 2024 — Oregon
About These Record Jackpots
Powerball dominates the very top of the list, including the world-record $2.04 billion jackpot won by a single ticket in California on 7 November 2022. Mega Millions’ largest prize was $1.602 billion, won in Florida on 8 August 2023. All of these jackpots started from much smaller amounts and rolled over many times before being won. Follow the latest jackpots on our Powerball Results page and our Mega Millions Results page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest lottery jackpot ever?
The biggest lottery jackpot ever was $2.04 billion, won in the Powerball drawing on 7 November 2022 by a single ticket sold in California.
Has anyone ever won a $2 billion jackpot?
Yes. The $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on 7 November 2022 was won by a single ticket in California, making it the first and only lottery jackpot above $2 billion.
Which game has had bigger jackpots: Powerball or Mega Millions?
Powerball has produced bigger jackpots overall. Powerball holds the world record of $2.04 billion and claims six of the ten biggest US lottery jackpots, while Mega Millions claims four, led by its $1.602 billion record from August 2023.