Do lottery pools ever win?

Do lottery pools ever win? YES!

  • In 2016, a group of coworkers from the California Department of Transportation in Sacramento won a $543 million Mega Millions jackpot after pooling their money to purchase 60 tickets for the drawing. Each member of the group received a payout of over $11 million.
  • In 2012, a group of 16 coworkers from a New Jersey Walmart store won a $429 million Powerball jackpot. Each member of the group received a payout of over $19 million.

  • In 2010, a group of 20 coworkers from a Massachusetts software company called "Ocean's 16" won a $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Each member of the group received a payout of over $52 million.

  • In 2008, a group of 100 coworkers from a Missouri's ConAgra Foods plant won a $365 million Powerball jackpot. Each member of the group received a payout of over $3.6 million.

  • In 2018, a group of 23 coworkers from a New York State Department of Transportation garage in Saratoga County won a $319 million Mega Millions jackpot. Each member of the group received a payout of over $13 million.

  • These are just a few examples of how joining a lottery pool can increase your chances of winning the big prize. By pooling resources and purchasing multiple tickets, members of a lottery pool have a much better chance of winning than if they had purchased a single ticket on their own. However, it is important to be aware of the terms and conditions of the lottery pool and make sure that everyone is on the same page before participating.