Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.

The estimated Powerball jackpot is $400 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $189 million. The Double Play is a feature that gives players in select locations another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing.

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 29, 2025, results for each game: Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday. Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.