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THE US Powerball lottery results are in and it's time to find out if anyone has won a life-changing amount of money. Someone may have won $106million during tonight's drawing on February 27.

Big Brother, his sister, mum, and cousin are watching you. It was only a matter of time before the Internet’s casino players got in on the broadcast action. Jackpot slot streamers have become the latest wave of Internet dreamers; spinning casino games, in pursuit of a live jackpot win. So the jackpot for Saturday's drawing is now $640 million. And it's not the only big jackpot up for grabs because tomorrow's Mega Millions jackpot is worth $750 million. FdL's 'Miracle Mile' hoping for another big jackpot win, Jan. 12, 2021 (WLUK/Jessie Basinski). And more now and, with the jackpot approaching.

As temperatures dropped, January jackpots raised the spirits of a number of lucky Pennsylvanians.

All casinos in Pennsylvania reopened on January 4 after closing for a few weeks in December to slow the spread of coronavirus. A new year brought a new casino to Pennsylvania. Live! Casino Philadelphia opened for preview days ahead of its official Feb. 4 grand opening. With the slots turned on and the games “live,” the casino handed out its first jackpots.

Whether casinos were closed or if players didn’t feel like braving the cold, many found big wins at PA online casinos, which are always “open.” In December, a player at Hollywood Online Casino won $537,000, the biggest jackpot win ever on the site.

Here are some players who started off 2021 with jackpot wins.

This is not a complete list of jackpots.

Harrah’s Philadelphia

What a way to ring in the New Year. A $111,864 Four Card Poker jackpot.

🎉Huge congratulations to Donald for hitting this $111,864 jackpot on Four Card Poker at Harrah's Philadelphia! Now THIS is how we want to welcome back our guests the week of reopening!#HarrahsPhilly#PhillyJackpots
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER pic.twitter.com/pj4h52uKjj

— Harrahs Philadelphia (@HarrahsPHL) January 10, 2021

This is what a #HarrahsPhilly big winner looks like! Help us congratulate William on his $20,000 jackpot on Double Double Bonus Poker! 🏆💰#WinningWednesday#HarrahsPhillyJackpots
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER pic.twitter.com/FiAVKxjTGE

— Harrahs Philadelphia (@HarrahsPHL) January 27, 2021

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

WINNER! 🎉 Congratulations to William K. who won $50,000 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em!

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler pic.twitter.com/YqBbmoqmtu

— Rivers Casino Pittsburgh (@WinBigRivers) January 27, 2021

Two Dancing Drums jackpots at Rivers Pittsburgh:

Dancing Drums slot prize for $11,654.44
Dancing Drums slot win for $15,789.27

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Rivers Philadelphia announces some of their jackpot winners on their Instagram stories. Vincent S. won $33,600 at All-Star Poker II.

Live! Casino Philadelphia

Martino C. won Live! Casino Philadelphia’s first big jackpot when he hit for $48,000 on the Double Diamond slot.

The first jackpot at Live! Casino Philadelphia was for $2,600 at China Shores.

Mount Airy Casino

Congratulations to our $58,746.45 Blazing 7’s Winner!🃏#PlayComfortably#ExtraordinAIRY

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER pic.twitter.com/wvucnyeiu4

— Mount Airy Casino (@MountAiryCasino) January 14, 2021

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Yessssss, Suzanne S. – she won $16,936.48 while playing Loteria! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/91dzl9dxWC

— Mohegan Sun Pocono ☀ (@MSPocono) January 19, 2021

Congratulations to the two lucky guests who each won jackpots over $12,000! 💰 💰 pic.twitter.com/pxbqehgXcw

— Mohegan Sun Pocono ☀ (@MSPocono) January 22, 2021

Wind Creek Casino

We love midweek MONEY—especially $50,000! #WinningMomentWednesdaypic.twitter.com/EBgv6IFudW

— Wind Creek Bethlehem (@WCBethlehem) January 13, 2021

Wind Creek online casino winners:

$15, 542 at Gonzo’s Quest slot
$13,237 on Electric Tiger
$4,750 on the Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway slot
$3,187 on Conan slot

Parx Casino

A $53,186 jackpot at Lightning Cash.

Who is ready to get back to winning?! The slots are already hot! Check out this winner from Tuesday! Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER pic.twitter.com/aqQmoS1FDS

— Parx Casino (@parxcasino) January 8, 2021

Other jackpot winners at PA casinos

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The Meadows:

$19,627 at Lock it Link
$17, 600 at Extra Draw Frenzy Poker

Hollywood Casino:

$32,091.66 on Dancing Drums slot
$11,759 at Dragon Link

Presque Isle Downs:

$64,000 at Double Diamond
$13, 037 at Lightning Link
$12,041 at Lightning Links
$10,850 at Dragon Link Panda Magic slot
$10,095 at Fu Dai Lian slot

Please note, these results are not common. PAOC reminds readers to always set limits and play responsibly.

Lead image via Live! Casino facebook page.

Updated on:Jan 18, 2021, 5:54pm EST

Please note: These are general guidelines. For more specific information on claiming prizes, visit your state's lottery website:

Despite massive odds, individuals throughout the tri-state can and do win massive lottery jackpots. If you are one of the lucky few who think you've won, what should you do?

Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.

Big Jackpot Live Now

1. I'VE WON. NOW WHAT?

Lottery officials recommend winners take a deep breath, put their winning ticket in a safe spot and consult with a reputable financial planner before popping over to the lottery headquarters.

2. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLAIM THE JACKPOT?

States have different rules, so depending on where you purchased the ticket, you have up to a year.

3. DO I GET MY MONEY INSTANTLY?

No, you can't just cash one of those oversized checks shown in all the winner photos. Payment speed also varies by state, but a week or two is common. Carole Gentry, a spokeswoman for the Maryland lottery, said the requirement is seven to 10 days in that state.

4. CAN I KEEP MY NAME SECRET?

Winners can remain anonymous in 10 states - Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, North Dakota, New Jersey and Ohio. Rules vary by state on identification used to collect prizes, so best to consult with a financial expert for complete details.

5. WHAT ABOUT TAXES?

Some states automatically deduct a portion of the winnings, so be sure to check what that cut will be.

Melissa Labant, a tax policy expert at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, said winners should realize that while taxes are initially withheld when prizes are awarded, more money will likely be due at tax time as people suddenly are in up to a 37 percent tax bracket.

'That catches people off guard,' she said. 'You have to be prepared to write another check to the IRS in April.'

6. WHAT ARE MY TAXES IF I DON'T LIVE IN THE STATE WHERE I BOUGHT THE TICKET?

This can get complicated, but for the most part winners pay taxes where they bought the ticket and then can get a credit on their taxes in their home state. The final tax bill can depend on if the state where you live taxes at a higher or lower rate than where you purchased the ticket. Rules vary by state, so this is a good topic for that financial planner.

7. EVERYTHING SEEMS IN ORDER. WHAT NOW?

Relax! Payouts take some time. Don't make any quick or impulsive decisions with money you think you've won. Also, don't quit your job just yet until you've got that money.