Biggest Lottery Winners
Discover the world's largest lottery jackpots and verified winner stories with real names and amounts.
Top Lottery Winners
Edwin Castro
The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Castro chose the lump sum option and received approximately $997.6 million after taxes.
Anonymous Winner
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
John Robinson, Lisa Robinson, Maureen Smith
Three winning tickets shared this historic Powerball jackpot. Each winner received approximately $528.8 million before taxes.
The Wolverine FLL Club
A group of four individuals from Michigan won this billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot. Each member received approximately $139 million after taxes.
Manuel Franco
A 24-year-old from West Allis, Wisconsin claimed this substantial Powerball jackpot. Franco chose the lump sum payment option and received $477 million before taxes.
Anonymous Winner
A Maryland resident claimed this substantial Powerball prize. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Lerynne West
A 51-year-old from Redfield, Iowa claimed this Powerball prize. West chose the lump sum payment and planned to help her family and community.
Jack Whittaker
A 55-year-old contractor from Hurricane, West Virginia claimed this early mega-jackpot. Whittaker chose the lump sum payment.
Anonymous Winner
An Illinois resident claimed this massive Mega Millions jackpot. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Anonymous Winner
A South Carolina resident claimed this record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot. The winner chose to remain anonymous for privacy protection.
Mavis Wanczyk
A Massachusetts resident claimed this substantial Powerball prize. Wanczyk chose the lump sum payment and received $336.4 million after taxes.
Gloria MacKenzie
An 84-year-old from Zephyrhills, Florida claimed this Powerball jackpot. MacKenzie chose the lump sum payment option.
International Lottery Champions
Anonymous Winner
The largest SuperEnalotto jackpot ever won. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Anonymous Winner
A massive EuroMillions jackpot. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Anonymous Winner
A substantial Australian Powerball jackpot. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Neil Trotter
A mechanic from Surrey, UK won this massive EuroMillions jackpot. Trotter fulfilled his dream of buying a house by a lake and indulged in his passion for racing cars.
Adrian and Gillian Bayford
A couple from Haverhill, Suffolk, UK won this massive EuroMillions jackpot. They planned to use their winnings to support their family and pursue personal interests.
Colin and Chris Weir
A couple from Largs, Scotland won this massive EuroMillions jackpot. They became known for their philanthropic efforts, donating to various charities and establishing the Weir Charitable Trust.
Dave and Angela Dawes
A couple from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK won this EuroMillions jackpot. They planned to share their wealth with friends and family and support various charities.
Frances and Patrick Connolly
A couple from Moira, Northern Ireland won this EuroMillions jackpot. They set up charitable foundations and donated to numerous causes, emphasizing the joy of giving.
Angela Kelly
A Royal Mail worker from East Kilbride, Scotland won this EuroMillions jackpot. She continued to work for some time after her win and made various charitable donations.
Les Scadding and Samantha Peachey-Scadding
A couple from Caerleon, South Wales won this EuroMillions jackpot. Les, who was unemployed at the time, became one of the UK's biggest lottery winners.
Anonymous Winner
A substantial SuperEnalotto jackpot. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Anonymous Winner
A massive EuroMillions jackpot won in France. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took the lump sum payment.
Winner Insights
Lump Sum vs Annuity
Most big winners choose lump sum payments for immediate access to funds
Key Detail:
Lump sum payments are typically 60-70% of the advertised jackpot amount
Tax Implications
Federal and state taxes significantly reduce the final amount received
Key Detail:
Tax rates vary by state, with some states having no income tax on lottery winnings
Privacy Protection
Some states allow winners to remain anonymous to protect their privacy
Key Detail:
States like Delaware, Kansas, and Maryland allow anonymous claims
Financial Planning
Professional financial advice is crucial for managing large windfalls
Key Detail:
Many winners work with financial advisors, lawyers, and accountants
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