/tags/mega-millions Mega Millions en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:01:06 GMT /npr-news/2023-01-13/yes-huge-lottery-jackpots-are-less-rare-now-here-are-5-things-to-know-about-them Billion-dollar paydays are more likely now — but that doesn't mean you're more likely to win one. Lotteries are "a purely entertainment product," an expert tells NPR. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:01:06 GMT /npr-news/2023-01-13/yes-huge-lottery-jackpots-are-less-rare-now-here-are-5-things-to-know-about-them Bill Chappell /news/2022-07-29/tax-coffers-in-ohio-have-a-lot-to-gain-if-an-ohioan-wins-that-big-mega-millions-jackpot The state stands to gain millions of dollars in taxes if the winner lives in Ohio. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:02:27 GMT /news/2022-07-29/tax-coffers-in-ohio-have-a-lot-to-gain-if-an-ohioan-wins-that-big-mega-millions-jackpot Jo Ingles /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-27/all-your-pressing-mega-millions-questions-answered No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday and now it's more than $1 billion. If you've never played before, here are some things to know about how it works. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:48:40 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-27/all-your-pressing-mega-millions-questions-answered Wynne Davis /news/2015-11-18/120-million-lotto-ticket-sold-in-blendon-township-still-unclaimed The Ohio Lottery says no one has come forward with the ticket that matched the winning $200 million lineup in Friday's Mega Millions draw.Spokeswoman… Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:32:41 GMT /news/2015-11-18/120-million-lotto-ticket-sold-in-blendon-township-still-unclaimed The Associated Press Ohio /news/2012-03-31/ohio-lottery-10-mega-millions-tickets-worth-250k Lottery officials say 10 tickets sold in Ohio for the latest Mega Millions drawing are worth $250,000 each, though they fell short of winning the… Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:22:42 GMT /news/2012-03-31/ohio-lottery-10-mega-millions-tickets-worth-250k admin