News Briefing
US Lottery News Briefing — July 29, 2026
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 stories · Powerball & Mega Millions
NEWS BRIEFING The Week in Lottery News July 29, 2026 PB MM
The July 29, 2026 news briefing: every notable story we spotted this week, summarized short and tidy.
This week's stories
Each bullet is our own summary — the original coverage is linked.
An unclaimed $1 million Powerball ticket purchased in Austin was approaching its Saturday expiration date.
via KBTX News 3 → · Powerball · July 27, 2026
A scratcher ticket holder in South Carolina claimed a $2 million prize.
via WRDW → · Mega Millions · July 28, 2026
The Monday, June 27 Powerball drawing offered a $663 million top prize for players.
via Cincinnati Enquirer → · Powerball · July 28, 2026
A $1 million Powerball prize in Texas remained unclaimed as the claim deadline drew near.
via WOAI → · Powerball · July 27, 2026
Summaries above are written by The Daily Draw Sheet in our own words; each link opens the source's original reporting in a new tab. For entertainment only.
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