When Luck Goes Global: Days When Lottery Jackpots Hit Around the World

In the world of lotteries, some days feel like they’ve been choreographed by chance itself. There are rare occasions when there were millionaire jackpots on the same day—or within days of each other—across different countries, as if luck decided to take a world tour. From Powerball in the U.S. to Spain’s Christmas El Gordo, let’s take a look at some of the most exciting moments when fortune struck more than once in close succession.

Has the world ever seen millionaire jackpots on the same day?

January 2016

On January 13, 2016, Powerball reached a record-breaking $1.586 billion. Three lucky tickets—sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee—shared the enormous prize. But that wasn’t the only jackpot action that month. In Brazil, Mega-Sena had a streak of rollovers, ending the month with multiple million-dollar payouts across the country. And on the other side of the sea, in Spain’s, took place El Niño draw in early January, with a top prize of €200,000 per ticket (≈ $214.000).

December 2021

The holiday season in 2021 brought more than just gifts under the tree:

• December 17: EuroMillions climbed past €130 million ($139.100.000).

• December 28: In the U.S., Mega Millions closed the year with a $201 million jackpot and several million-dollar prizes handed out.

October 2022

On October 15, Spain held its Hispanic Day Special Draw, awarding €1.3 million ($1.391.000) to the ticket with the number 16076—a prize that landed in TuLotero Spain.

Meanwhile in Italy, SuperEnalotto ended the month with a gigantic €298.2 million jackpot ($318.074.000) and over 700,000 winners. Over in France, the Loto saw its prize pool grow until it reached €10 million ($10.700.000) on October 31.

Will the next wave of lucky coincidences include you? 

You never know when jackpots might align again—or when a life-changing prize could land right on your phone.

Good luck!