What is the largest amount won from a lottery in the usa?

Answer 1

The single largest lottery winning in US was the Mega Millions jackpot of $390 million held on March 06, 2007. There were 2 winners for this draw, each qualifying for $195 million.

The single largest ticket sold was from Powerball jackpot on February 18, 2006, valued at $365 million . This was won by a group of ConAgra Foods Coworkers.

The second largest individual ticket was from Powerball jackpot onOctober 19, 2005 , valued at $340 million . This was won by Chaney & West Families.

Check all the Mega Millions winners and the jackpot prizes at:

http://www.portalseven.com/lottery/megamillions_jackpot_winners.jsp

Check all the Powerball winners and the jackpot prizes at:
http://www.portalseven.com/lottery/powerball_jackpot_winners.jsp

Answer 2

Indiana has had the most winners. It also had the first winner of Powerball back in 1982

Answer 3

Evelyn Adams won the New Jersey lottery two years in a row, for a total of $5.4 million! Unfortunately, she was a compulsive gambler and lost it all in a few years.