While only 24% is withheld and sent straight to the IRS, our fortunate winner will owe a lot more in April of 2023. Due to the fact federal income tax rates go up to 37%, and the winner is in the top rated 37% bracket, yet another 13%—$129.7 million additional in taxes—is due on April 15. Grab your lotto ticket and check to see if your numbers … Read More

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According to lottery officials, one particular of the states that participates in the Powerball game had "failed to meet its security protocols in time." "Tonight’s Powerball drawing has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing added time to full the necessary security protocols," The California Lottery tweeted. "Powerball has strict s… Read More

The jackpot jumped from $1.1 billion this week following no ticket matched the six numbers necessary to win in the earlier drawing Tuesday night, following 24 unlucky drawings beginning in October. Friday’s jackpot was also the second largest Mega Millions jackpot of all time. The largest came in October, 2018, when a single ticket in South Carol… Read More