The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, Jan. 1 drawing with a New Year's Day jackpot that reached an estimated $178 million ($80.7 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.

The Powerball jackpot increased once again when it remained unclaimed after Wednesday's drawing, but the New Year's first lotto pull still proved to be lucky for some. On Wednesday, the jackpot was worth an estimated $181 million,

The biggest Florida Lottery winners in December - with tickets sold in the state - were two Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million each.

Did you play Mega Millions for New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2024) & buy a ticket at Publix in Parrish, Florida? It’s worth $1 million & expires in 6 months

Several lucky Arizona lottery players won big in recent drawings, including two prizes worth $1 million or more on Triple Twist and Powerball games.