Powerball jackpot tops Half a Billion dollars as Mega Millions rises to $364 million
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North Carolinians have a chance to play for $880 million in combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots this weekend. The Powerball jackpot is $516 million ($212.6 million cash), and Mega Millions is $364 million ($147.3 million cash).
Key points
- •Combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots reach $880 million.
- •Powerball jackpot is $516 million annuity or $212.6 million cash.
- •Mega Millions jackpot is $364 million annuity or $147.3 million cash.
- •A $50,000 Powerball prize was won in Durham via Online Play.
- •Over 5,400 winners in North Carolina from Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing.
Why it matters
Players have a significant opportunity to win large sums this weekend, with two major multi-state jackpots totaling $880 million. There are also smaller, but still substantial, prizes being won in the state.
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Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: sábado, 31 de oct · 10:59 p.m. ET
Official release
The Powerball jackpot just crossed a major milestone while Mega Millions continues to climb as well giving North Carolinians the chance to play for $880 million in jackpots this weekend.
A winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $516 million jackpot as an annuity or $212.6 million in cash.
A winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $364 million jackpot as an annuity or $147.3 million in cash.
As the jackpots continue to grow, players are taking home other nice prizes. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw a lucky North Carolinian win a $50,000 prize. The winning ticket came from Online Play in Durham. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing saw over 5,400 winners in the state.
“We continue to see big wins in North Carolina in both the Powerball and Mega Millions games,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We hope the big wins continue this weekend. Good luck.”
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Players can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
For details on how lottery funds make a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.
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