Bronx lottery winner claims $1 million prize — from a 2024 drawing

A Bronx has recently become the latest New York Lottery millionaire after matching the first five numbers in a 2024 Mega Millions drawing. His ticket earned the game’s $1 million second-tier prize, and he only recently stepped forward to claim his winnings.

How much does a Powerball lottery ticket cost?

The Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1.8 billion, giving players a chance at one of the largest prizes in U.S. lottery history. With the jackpot now the second-largest in the game's history, many new lottery players may be looking to buy a ticket for Saturday's drawing.