The world's biggest lotteries are well known for their unbelievable jackpots, enticing fortune seekers from across the globe. These lotteries often reach massive amounts, especially when there are repeated rollovers. These lotteries are renowned for their life-changing jackpots, attracting millions of global participants. The jackpot sizes vary significantly, especially depending on the number of rollovers and the specific rules of each lottery.
Powerball is the best known and largest lotteries in the world. It operates in 45 states, and even in Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Powerball set a new world record in November 2022 when it accumulated a $2 billion jackpot.
Held twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Mega Millions is the worlds 2nd largest lottery which also hails from the U.S. Similiar to Powerball it is also operated in 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot was $1.5 billion which was won in October 2018 in South Carolina.
It is held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
EuroMillions is a transnational lottery available in nine European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and others.
The biggest Euro Millions jackpot was €230 million, which was won in July 2022.
It is held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
EuroJackpot is another popular transnational lottery in Europe, available in 18 countries.
The largest EuroJackpot prize was €120 million, which has been won multiple times, thanks to recent changes in increasing the prize winning cap.
It is Held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
El Gordo is the nickname for the Spanish Christmas Lottery, one of the oldest and largest lotteries in the world. It’s known for its enormous prize pool rather than individual jackpots.
In 2022, the total prize pool was approximately €2.52 billion, with the top prize ("El Gordo") being €4 million per winning ticket.
Held annually on December 22.
SuperEnalotto is an Italian lottery known for its incredibly high jackpots, often reaching hundreds of millions of euros.
The largest SuperEnalotto jackpot was €371 million, won in August 2023.
Held three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
The UK National Lottery operates several games, with Lotto being the most famous. It has produced some of the countries large jackpots over the years.
The largest Lotto jackpot was £66 million, shared by two ticket holders in January 2016.
It is Held twice a week, every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Oz Lotto and Powerball are the two biggest lotteries in Australia, with Powerball often reaching large jackpots due to its rollover feature.
The largest Australian Powerball jackpot was AUD 160 million, won in October 2022.
Oz Lotto draws are every week on Tuesdays, and Powerball draws every week on Thursdays.
Mexico's Lotería Nacional is famous for its large draws, including its Christmas draw.
While not as large as others, the Gordo de Navidad has a significant prize pool, with the top prize often reaching tens of millions of pesos.
It is held weekly with special draws for holidays.
Mega-Sena is Brazil's largest lottery, known for its substantial jackpots, particularly during the "Mega da Virada" New Year's Eve draw.
The largest Mega da Virada jackpot was R$541.9 million (approximately $108 million USD) in December 2022.
Weekly draws on Wednesdays & Saturdays, with a special draw on December 31.
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