The lotteries in Texas and Australia have seen significant jackpots recently. The Powerball jackpot soared to $200 million in Australia, with two winners ultimately splitting the grand prize. The Oz Lotteries app and website crashed ahead of the draw, causing some to miss out on purchasing tickets. In Texas, the Cash Five and Mega Millions winning numbers were announced, while a Powerball jackpot of $188 million was also reported. The news also covers expert advice on maximizing chances of winning and how to spend the life-changing money if won. Additionally, stories of past lottery winners and their experiences, as well as the potential pitfalls of winning big, are highlighted.
Powerball drawings in January: Repeat numbers? Coincidences? Oddities? Here's what stood out https://t.co/OPjeQFgIpM
The second winner of the $200 million jackpot has received life-changing news. READ: https://t.co/Kmyywxt6VQ #9News https://t.co/8IHv6Ic1ad
Two ticket holders to share record $200 million Powerball lottery haul https://t.co/t5LDpmv1t3
The NSW woman has revealed how she plans to spend the $100m, as the hunt continues for the second winner > https://t.co/4zkyvCrClx https://t.co/sS4Qz1sIL8
A mystery person is yet to claim the second $100 million jackpot. #9News https://t.co/Ki8iCW0KqH
The NSW woman has revealed how she plans to spend the $100m, as the hunt continues for the second winner. https://t.co/b6CLU7l5v9
Powerball in January: Repeat numbers? Coincidences? Oddities? Here's what stood out https://t.co/OPjeQFgIpM
Two people are splitting the grand prize of this week’s record-breaking $200 million Powerball. https://t.co/MwHWm2n9ZO
#7NEWS: Powerball Draw 1446: Incredible reactions of previous lottery winners revealed in audio recordings https://t.co/tw0qlS68PW
Two lucky lottery players have not yet come forward to claim their prize https://t.co/4O4Hy1jSiP
wife tells me powerball was 200m today. apparently you pay more for hand picked numbers than you do for random generated. also the viet guys at the shop were buying 1k, 2k & 5k packages, like a whole bunch of them spending maybe 100k all up, and all in the ~10min she was there.
The winning numbers for Australia’s biggest Powerball jackpot have been revealed, with some Aussies saying they were unable to purchase tickets due to the site crashing. https://t.co/1RCc7sFI80
The Oz Lotteries app and website crashed ahead of the huge $200 million Powerball jackpot on Thursday night as about 50 per cent of Australia’s adults are expected to be in the draw. https://t.co/twyAbGfRRY
With a record $200m up for grabs in Thursday’s Powerball, we look back at lotto wins that ended in tears, feuds or poverty. We also reveal some of the craziest things winnings were splashed on > https://t.co/FTsoCYfE3h https://t.co/2HVGdwH4Pg
In just a matter of hours, one of us could be $200 million richer. Tonight's Powerball is the biggest lottery offer in Australian history, but what are the odds of winning? #9News https://t.co/GF2xc4bJrj
Your dream house? A private island? Donating to a good cause? 💰 With just hours until the $200 million Powerball jackpot is drawn, a financial expert has weighed in on what to do if you win the life-changing money. #9News HOW YOU COULD SPEND IT: https://t.co/4tF5RBITJL https://t.co/eK1wTNXdmB
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 31, a $188 million jackpot https://t.co/gc5OYNFFgf
Cash Five Winning Numbers for 01/31/2024: 6 - 11 - 13 - 14 - 23 https://t.co/ihp8TJJ7xN
Powerball Winning Numbers for 01/31/2024: 15-18-19-41-43 PB 14 PP 2 https://t.co/VN7EjMCEUm
Already dreaming of buying a mansion, a private island or a sports car? One Victorian shop owner, dubbed “Mr Lucky”, may hold your best chance of winning the jackpot. > https://t.co/HHa7lQeo9J https://t.co/8sI0rbfZNi
How can you maximize your chances of becoming wealthy from Powerball or Mega Millions? Here are some tips from a math professor who knows firsthand. https://t.co/dnXdvX8RQB
If you won Thursday’s $200 million Powerball, how would you spend the money? We put that question to the experts, who say there’s one thing to absolutely avoid – telling all your friends and family. https://t.co/VR8CmjZWSF
Australians are readying for the country's biggest ever Lotto jackpot, but the astronomical odds of winning have prompted experts to issue warnings to people dreaming of striking it rich. https://t.co/W56ooV8Apb
#7NEWS: Powerball draw 1446: ‘Rigorous’ testing behind the scenes revealed as jackpot soars to $200 million https://t.co/NtKRrogrub
Cash Five Winning Numbers for 01/30/2024: 6 - 9 - 16 - 27 - 31 https://t.co/ELeTfgF4ky
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for 01/30/2024: 3-5-16-58-59 MB 11 MP 4 https://t.co/uM8pjrdYik