How Many Winners Are There in Each Drawing?

Lotteries are full of excitement—but also mystery. We’ve all asked ourselves at some point: How many winners are there in each drawing? If you’ve ever dreamed of being one of the lucky ones, today we’re breaking it down with real data. You might be surprised to learn that while the massive jackpots grab headlines, thousands of prizes are awarded in every single draw. And yes—you could be one of those winners!

How many winners are there in each drawing of Mega Millions?

Mega Millions launched in 1996 under the name “The Big Game.” It adopted the name Mega Millions in 2002 and expanded to more states, becoming one of the most popular lotteries in the U.S.

• Jackpot winners: Since it began, Mega Millions has awarded 188 jackpots to 213 individual tickets, as some jackpots were split between multiple winners. These top prizes have reached eye-popping amounts, including the record-breaking $1.537 billion won by a single ticket in South Carolina in October 2018.

• Secondary prize winners: Mega Millions has awarded over 4,500 $1 million prizes in its various prize tiers. Plus, each draw generates tens of thousands of smaller prizes—ranging from a few dollars to several thousand.

• Estimated total winners since 1996: While the exact number isn’t public, it’s estimated that over 22,000 people have won a significant prize in Mega Millions since its inception.

How many winners are there in each drawing of Powerball?

Powerball started in 1992 and, like Mega Millions, is known for life-changing jackpots. It’s available in 45 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Jackpot winners: Powerball has awarded over 200 jackpots since it began. The very first was won in 1992 with a single $11 million ticket sold in Washington. One of the most famous jackpots occurred in January 2016, with a world-record $1.586 billion prize split between three winning tickets.

• Secondary prize winners: Powerball hands out millions of prizes in every draw. In 2019 alone, there were more than 7.6 million winners across the different prize tiers—ranging from $4 up to several million dollars.

• Estimated total winners since 1992: Over 200,000 people are estimated to have won a prize in Powerball, counting all prize levels.

Your Chance Might Be Closer Than You Think!

Now that you know how many winners there are in each draw, can you picture yourself among them? The numbers show that plenty of people win every time. You could be next! With TuLotero, you can enter these drawings easily, quickly, and securely—wherever you are.

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