Over the years, Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots crossed the elusive billion-dollar mark a whopping 14 times. Only once did it surpass $2 billion.

Marvin and Mae Acosta bought $1.586 billion Powerball ticket at a California 7-11, said they would dedicate some prize money to a trust and charities.

(FOX40.COM) — Massive jackpots are up for grabs as the California Powerball lottery soars past $1 billion, and the Mega Millions hits $80 million ahead of the Christmas holiday. The Powerball jackpot, which has been accumulating over the last few weeks ...

What’re the odds? Luck? Coincidence? Florida, California, Mega Millions lottery drawings had 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 consecutive numbers.