Remember this moment because it probably won't last: A U.S. lottery jackpot soared above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal.

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth ...

The largest ever Mega Millions win in California with a $1.2 billion dollar jackpot came from one lucky winner in Cottonwood.

After three months without anyone winning the top prize, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for ...