The lottery is a game of chance that has been around for centuries, and its allure continues to draw in players from around the world. With jackpots climbing larger and larger each year, it’s no wonder that people are constantly dreaming of becoming one of the lucky winners. But what are some of the biggest lottery jackpots in history? Let’s take a closer look at some of the luckiest lottery winners throughout the years.
In 2016, the Powerball Lottery set a new record with a $1.6 billion prize. Three winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee. Each ticket was worth over $528 million after taxes and fees were taken out – an incredible sum for three lucky individuals!
Another big winner came in 2018 when an anonymous Spanish player won €190 million from EuroMillions. This was the second-largest EuroMillions jackpot ever to be won by one person, and it made them one of Spain’s wealthiest citizens overnight.
In 2019, two winning tickets split the largest Mega Millions Jackpot to date: a whopping $1.537 billion pot! One ticket was sold in South Carolina while another was purchased in New York City. While many details remain unknown about these wins, we do know that both parties chose to remain anonymous.
Finally, we can’t forget about 2020’s biggest winner: an anonymous individual who won a $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot in March 2020! This win set yet another record as the largest single-ticket win ever seen on American soil – though again, little else is known about this winner or their plans for their newfound wealth.
It’s clear that luck plays a major role when it comes to winning lotteries – but there have been some incredibly lucky individuals throughout history who have struck it rich! From Powerball to EuroMillions to Mega Millions, these incredible wins remind us just how much can be won if you happen to get particularly fortunate when playing the lottery.
