Jackpot calculator, past winners, etc.

Just how much would you walk away with if you won the Powerball jackpot? Find out here. Also check out past lottery winners and some food for thought.

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This is my concept of a lottery ad campaign that may not sell as many tickets but would be closer to the truth.

Governor frowns on gaming legislation

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence declared Tuesday that a Senate-approved plan intended to make Indiana's casinos more competitive includes an expansion of gambling he does not support.

$100,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Burnham

BURNHAM | Someone who bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Burnham liquor store Tuesday is about to be $100,000 richer.

Hobart police issue warning on caller's lottery-linked scam

HOBART | A scam artist tried to cash in on the lottery hype last week by promising a Hobart woman a $1.5 million win, police said.

Record-high $500 million Powerball jackpot has many asking, 'What if?'

Barb Haizlip, of Highland, knows what she would do if she wins Wednesday's record-high $500 million jackpot.

Powerball jackpot grows to fourth largest in game's history

Black Friday shopping may have included a lottery ticket with tonight's Powerball jackpot swelling to $325 million -- the fourth highest amount in the game's history.

Crete store sells $66,666 Lucky Day Lotto ticket

CRETE | A Crete store sold a $66,666 Lucky Day Lotto ticket Monday, Illinois Lottery officials said.

Pita Pan employees want share of Mega Millions prize while lawsuit continues

CHICAGO | An attorney for a dozen people claiming they are owed a portion of a $118 Mega Millions prize said Thursday his clients deserve partial payment of the jackpot as lawsuits continue.

Porter store sells $2 million Powerball ticket

PORTER | Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Porter liquor store is about to be $2 million richer.

Crete store to get $10K for selling $1 million Powerball ticket

CRETE | Manny Petel has owned the Crete Foods & Liquor store for 14 years, and he is used to selling significant numbers of winning lottery tickets.

Another person trying to get in on Mega Millions lawsuit

CHICAGO | A seventh person is trying to file a lawsuit claiming a share of a record-high $118 million prize from the Mega Millions lottery game.

Two more bakery workers join in Mega Millions lawsuit

CHICAGO | Two more employees of a Chicago Heights bakery are filing a lawsuit claiming co-workers are trying to deprive them of a share of the $118 million prize in the Mega Millions lottery game earlier this month.

Lottery money shouldn't be subject to taxes, player says

First there was a woman in Maryland, telling everyone she was the winner, false.

Co-workers win $1M Powerball prize

INDIANAPOLIS | Two co-workers from Union Electric Steel Corp. in Valparaiso claimed a $1 million Powerball prize Thursday at Hoosier Lottery headquarters.

$1 investment at Highland gas station nets $10M lottery jackpot

Witham's Sav-A-Stop gas station in Highland sold a Hoosier Lotto ticket that hit the $10 million jackpot in Saturday's drawing. Monday is the first day the ticket owner will be able to claim his or her prize.

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Mega Millions jackpot estimate up to $640 million

If you beat the 175-million-to-1 odds and win Friday's Mega Million historic jackpot, what should you do?

Mega Millions jackpot largest ever at $540M

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the largest in U.S. lottery history.

Mega Millions players are dreaming big

"Give me $5 worth of hope." Ken Mrozek of Lansing seemed to sum up the dreams of those waiting in line Tuesday to buy Mega Millions tickets at Ceasar's Inc., 3644 Ridge Road.