2 Florida Publix stores sold a winning Mega Millions and Powerball ticket worth $1.58 billion.

Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, won $2.04 billion Powerball in November 2022. He claimed it on Valentine's Day 2023.

Almost a billionaire! Edwin Castro opted for the one-time lump sum of $997 million before taxes.

If the $980 million Mega Millions drawing for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, rolls over, it would be the 14th time in history, a lottery jackpot reached $1 billion.

Will the Friday, Nov. 14, Mega Millions lottery drawing result in drawing? Let's just say the jackpot is very close.

According to the Florida Lottery, the Mega Millions jackpot rose to $980 million this holiday season.

The lotteries have rolled over since the last jackpot was struck June 27, growing steadily throughout t

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