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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A 19-year-old cancer survivor developed a steadfast ritual that paid off in a short period of time with a $250,000 prize from Mega Millions.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Central New York’s newest millionaire is Ed Bobbette, Jr. from Fabius. He a won a million dollars playing the New York Lottery Mega Millions.

Friday, March 30, 2012  At least 3 winners will split the $640 million

Friday, March 30, 2012  The multistate Mega Millions lottery jackpot that has reached a world-record $640 million has people lining up at convenience stores in the 42 states and Washington, D.C., where the tickets are sold.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Georgia Lottery officials say the jackpot reached $500 million on Wednesday. It has rolled 18 times since Marcia Adams of College Park won $72 million in the Jan. 24 drawing.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  The seven state workers from the Albany, N.Y. area who purchased the winning ticket in last week's $319 million Mega Millions jackpot have been officially introduced.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  $312-Million jackpot is second largest winning ticket ever

Friday, March 25, 2011  What could you do with $312 million? Well that would be the dilemma facing the winner of tonight's Mega Millions lottery drawing.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  You may want to grab a lottery ticket on your way home from work tonight. The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing is now $312 million.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Two Central New Yorkers are a lot richer after claiming their Mega Millions prize.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Strong sales lead to an increase in the Mega Millions jackpot which will be drawn tonight.

Monday, January 03, 2011  The jackpot is now up to $330 million, the third largest Mega Millions jackpot ever since New York joined the multi-state game in 2002.

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Next Tuesday's drawing will be for at least $290-million

Thursday, December 30, 2010  The New York Lottery says this Friday's Mega Millions Jackpot is being increased again thanks to strong ticket sales.