The cut-off times for buying lottery tickets vary by state. Usually, it's within one or two hours of the scheduled drawing.

But for many Americans, this holiday season is also all about lottery wishes. The Mega Millions jackpot stands at a jolly ...

The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching record levels as it climbs to $1.22 billion with a cash value of $549.7 million. Here's the next drawing.

Historically, December has seen 13 Mega Millions jackpots since the game's inception in 2002 with only one of those wins on ...

With $1.15 billion on the line, you might be able to try your luck without standing in line — depending on where you live.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot is flirting with the $1 billion mark, sitting at an estimated $825 million for ...

on the Atlantic Coast. “I think we can all live on $528 million, don’t you think?” Russ Lopez, a spokesman for the California Lottery, said at the time. This Mega Millions jackpot was won on ...

The Mega Millions ... tax deductions—could cut the winnings down to $187.5 million. Annual installments would pay an average of $12.9 million with a 37% federal rate. Lottery winnings are ...

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an eye-popping $825 million after no one won on Dec. 17. Here's how Arizonans can get in on the action.

If you purchase a winning Powerball or Mega Millions lottery ... off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time ...