Hitting the Powerball jackpot may seem like the ultimate fantasy,life-changing money, total freedom, and the chance to walk away from financial stress forever. But the reality is far more complicated.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – As millions flock to stores to see if they can win the largest powerball in history, many will also be joining office pools to get more possible winning combinations… ...

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - The Powerball jackpot has now reached a record $1.5 billion, as ticket sales continue ahead of the big drawing on Wednesday. And many people across the South Plains are ...

A New Hampshire woman who claims to have won a $560 million Powerball jackpot -- but is fighting to remain anonymous -- is losing about $14,000 a day in interest, her attorney says.

Louise White called a lawyer the day after she learned she won $336 million. March 7, 2012 — -- Louise White, the winner of the third largest Powerball jackpot ever, of Newport, R.I., set up ...

The historic $2.04 billion Powerball prize — the largest lottery jackpot ever won — is under legal scrutiny after a lawsuit was filed against Edwin Castro, the man who came forward to claim ...

He said he hopes to explore the legal ramifications — and the legislative interest — in coming days. Jane Doe won the Powerball drawing Jan. 6 after buying the ticket at Reeds Ferry Market, a ...