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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

  • Dec 17, 2025
  • Dec 17, 2025 Updated Apr 3, 2026
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The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest jackpots and where the tickets were sold.

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