Historic Lottery Jackpots — Hall of Fame
Explore the most legendary, mathematically anomalous, and record-breaking jackpot draws in lottery history.
The Billion Dollar South Carolina Solo Win
On October 23, 2018, a single ticket purchased in Simpsonville, South Carolina claimed what was then the largest jackpot payout to a single winner in U.S. history. The incredible $1.537 Billion prize ($877.8M cash option) shattered records. Mathematically, this draw was highly unusual—it featured an incredibly high ball sum of 230 and an aggressive 1 Odd / 4 Even split.
The Vertical Playslip Anomaly
Despite a relatively modest $143.4 Million jackpot, Draw #1348 on April 29, 2026, became legendary due to a behavioral psychology phenomenon. The winning numbers (3, 19, 35, 51, 67) formed a perfect vertical line down the third column of the physical paper playslip. Because humans inherently love drawing geometric patterns, a staggering 89 people nationwide matched all 5 white balls—creating a massive payout cluster in states like Indiana and New Jersey.