East Coast states like New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina have won half of the Powerball and Mega Millions prizes since 2019. However, it is important to know that the winning numbers are always random, and there is no way to determine what state wins the lottery. Factors that may influence what state wins the lottery may include the population of lottery players in the state, how long the state has had the lottery, neighboring states without the lottery, urban states, and religious beliefs.