From Powerball to EuroMillions, history is full of lucky ticket holders who hit it big, with the largest jackpot ever won reaching a jaw-dropping US$2.04 billion in California. Most mega-wins happen in the US, thanks to the Powerball and Mega Millions, while Europe's biggest lottery is the EuroMillions.
Winning big sounds like a dream come true, but fortune doesn’t always mean happily ever after; studies show 70% of sudden millionaires lose it all within a few years. Some end up in legal battles or worse, while others play it smart, invest, and thrive. Many jackpot winners even go to great lengths to stay anonymous and keep their sudden fortune under wraps.
Whether you dream of fame or prefer to enjoy your fortune in private, one thing’s for sure: the thrill of becoming a millionaire overnight is simply irresistible.
So, step into our gallery and explore the biggest lottery wins in history!